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Nyeri Governor Roots for Climate-Smart Farming to Boost Incomes
Key Highlights
- Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga pledged support for farmers to adopt climate-smart agriculture and turn farming into a profitable venture.
- Governor spoke at the Central Kenya Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K) Show held at Kabiru-ini grounds.
- Emphasized the role of innovation, ICT, and technology in boosting food security and market competitiveness.
- County government committed to policies, investments, and programs that enhance access to quality inputs, markets, and infrastructure.
- Farmers urged to learn from demonstrations and exhibitions at the show to modernize farming practices.
- Annual show brings together exhibitors from agriculture, manufacturing, banking, SMEs, education, and hospitality sectors.
- Kahiga said agriculture is not just a livelihood but a driver of industrialization and value addition.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has pledged to help farmers transform agriculture into a profitable and climate-resilient enterprise, positioning the county as a leader in sustainable food production.
Speaking on Thursday at the opening of the Central Kenya Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K) Show at Kabiru-ini grounds, Kahiga said innovation, technology, and prudent use of resources would be the cornerstones of agricultural transformation.
“The theme of this year’s show, Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth, highlights the pressing need to enhance productivity, raise household incomes, and strengthen resilience against climate change,” he said.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting farmers with enabling policies, investments, and programs that expand access to inputs, markets, and infrastructure.
He urged farmers attending the event to take advantage of the demonstrations and exhibitions to adopt modern farming practices at home.
Kahiga stressed that farming must be treated as a business venture capable of fighting poverty and generating surplus for trade.
“We envision agriculture not just as a livelihood, but as a catalyst for industrialization and value addition,” he said, adding that the sector holds the key to sustainable development and improved livelihoods.
This year’s show has attracted exhibitors from agriculture, manufacturing, SMEs, housing, education, banking, hospitality, and both public and private institutions.
According to Kahiga, the event provides farmers with invaluable opportunities to access modern technologies, advanced practices, and market linkages while fostering collaboration among agribusinesses, researchers, and policymakers.
The A.S.K Central Kenya National Show, first launched in 1968 at Ruring’u Stadium and moved to Kabiruini Grounds in 1997, was elevated to national status in 2004 to cater for surrounding counties including Nyandarua, Murang’a, Kiambu, and Kirinyaga.