Daniel Otieno, Kakamega
Kakamega Showgrounds expansive fields are being prepared not just for an exhibition, but for a revolution in farming and enterprise.
“From June 11 to 14, 2025, the county will host the highly anticipated Western Kenya Branch Agricultural Show, an event poised to draw farmers, innovators, business leaders, students, and policy-makers from across the region and neighbouring counties including Kisumu, Vihiga,Siaya and Bungoma,” says Dr Purity Anyanje,ASK branch chairperson.
Under the powerful theme “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth,” this year’s show isn’t just a celebration of crops and livestock—it’s a bold statement about the future of agriculture in Western Kenya.
Organized by the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK), the 2025 edition will spotlight transformative agricultural practices in the face of climate change.
With more than 60 exhibitors confirmed, the event will feature innovations from across sectors—agriculture, manufacturing, housing, finance, hospitality, education, and government.
“This isn’t just about farming,it’s about the future,” says Bratam Muthoka CEO ASK. Adding,“We’re demonstrating how farmers can produce more using less, how youth can innovate with tech, and how trade can uplift communities.”
Attendants should expect live demonstrations, modern mechanization displays, smart irrigation techniques, and agritech innovations developed by students and startups. Hands-on training sessions will also offer farmers practical skills to take home turning theory into harvest.
The Kakamega Show, founded in 1967 and granted ASK status in 1980, has become a pillar in Western Kenya’s economic calendar. Located just 2 kilometers from Kakamega town along the Kakamega-Webuye road, the venue remains a symbol of resilience and progress for Kenya’s breadbasket counties.
What makes this year special is the sense of urgency and unity. The effects of climate change, shifting trade patterns, and food security concerns have brought a renewed focus to agricultural dialogue. The Kakamega Show stands as a beacon of hope and a platform for solutions.
The show will be affordable, Accessible since the county government has committed to improve all the leading roads that have always posed a threat to investors and attendants.
Families, schools, and groups are encouraged to attend, with pocket-friendly entry rates: Ksh200 for adults, Ksh150 for children, and discounted rates for larger groups.
As the countdown begins, the message from Kakamega is clear: agriculture is not stuck in the past—it is driving the future. “The 2025 Agricultural Show will not only highlight what is growing in our soils, but also what is growing in our minds: innovation, resilience, and opportunity,” says Jacqueline Kakayi.
