𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐀𝐒𝐊 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The Western Kenya ASK Show entered its second day with strong displays from Kakamega County departments, capturing attention with practical solutions in agriculture, livestock, trade, and community services. Exhibitors focused on adaptive farming, local enterprise, and skill-based crafts, with a notable emphasis on sustainability and market access.

This year’s theme is “Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Growth.” In line with this, the County Government of Kakamega has announced plans to recruit 10 youths from each ward, totaling 600, who will benefit from agricultural grants to invest in smart farming practices—an initiative aimed at creating job opportunities and empowering the next generation of agripreneurs.

Foot traffic at the showgrounds has brought steady business to local traders, injecting life into the surrounding economy. From fresh produce to handmade goods, the interaction between producers and consumers is strengthening grassroots commerce.

All eyes are now on the final day, with Governor FCPA Fernandes Barasa expected to officially open the show alongside Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Hon. Mutahi Kagwe. Their collaboration signals a moment of alignment between county and national efforts to support food production, fair markets, and farmer-driven development.

Governor Barasa is expected to outline his continued push for organized cooperatives, agro-processing centres, and youth training as part of his broader agenda to anchor rural livelihoods. The ASK Show remains a critical platform to assess progress, exchange ideas, and build partnerships rooted in local realities.