PHOTOS: See how Ruto graces Mombasa ASK Show, interacts with pupils and residents
By Cynthia Lodite, September 4, 2025President William Ruto, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, made his way to the Coast, where he officially launched the 2025 Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK).
The international exhibition, which is themed ‘Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiative for Sustainable Economic Growth’, has attracted various groups of people.
While launching the international show, which is expected to run until Sunday, September 7, 2025, Ruto called on Kenyans to be a bold generation that sells the country’s vision.
At the time of his speech, Ruto, while defending his contribution to the agriculture sector, revealed the government’s constant firmness in delivering key agendas.
He also revealed that he indeed had an option of taking the easy way out, focusing on a few areas and deferring the rest to a more convenient time, as critics had pushed him to.
“We had the option to take the easy way out, to focus on a few areas and defer the rest to a more convenient time, as critics want us to, but our agenda was too ambitious and too bold to succeed,” Ruto said.
Ruto also bragged about what he termed as a new success in the agricultural sector, adding that he will continue to focus on the things that matter until every sector reflects the promise of transformation he made to Kenyans.
“Today we are proving the doubters wrong, and we shall continue to focus on the things that matter until every sector reflects the promise of transformation we made to the people of Kenya,” Ruto added.
The Head of State was welcomed with a coastal dance as he made his way to the exhibition booth, where he reviewed a number of exhibits presented by various stakeholders during the agricultural show.
Following a recent report by the ASK Branch Chairperson, Nyaga, this year’s Mombasa ASK programme will introduce learners to new technologies, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in farming.
“We live in a digital age where farmers apply sensors, drones, and robotics to track weather, soil, and crops. Precision farming is the future, and this is what our students and farmers will get to learn here,” Nyaga said.
Similarly, according to reports, at least 100 schools have committed to bringing their pupils to the event. Nyaga urged more teachers to encourage participation, saying exposure to modern farming practices would help students develop entrepreneurial ideas.
