𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐄𝐂𝐌 𝐌𝐎𝐏𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐆𝐀 𝐀.𝐒.𝐊 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖

The western edition of the Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K) Show officially came to a close today at the Kakamega Showgrounds, with the event presided over by the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Cooperatives, Mr. Mophat Mandela.

Speaking during the closing ceremony, Mr. Mandela lauded the exhibitors for their innovations and the public for turning out in large numbers, terming this year’s show a success. He emphasized that the show’s theme aligned with Governor Fernandes Barasa’s strategic pillar on “Food Security and Wealth Creation,” urging farmers to adopt modern agricultural practices and technologies showcased during the event to increase productivity and improve livelihoods.

Mr. Mandela further reiterated the County Government’s commitment to empowering farmers through access to quality inputs, extension services, and sustainable market linkages. He encouraged the youth to embrace agriculture as a viable economic venture, noting that the Governor’s administration is rolling out programs to support agribusiness and cooperative development.

The show, which officially opened