Ruto officially opens Mombasa ASK show
President William Ruto has officially launched the 2025 Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) in Mombasa County.
The President, on Thursday, September 4, 2025, officially opened the international show expected to run until Sunday, September 7, 2025, while calling on Kenyans to be a bold generation that sells the country’s vision.
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“We must be the bold generation that sells the vision…. Mabibi na mabwana, sasa ni fursa yangu kuu kutangaza ufunguzi rasmi wa maonyesho ya kilimo ya kimataifa ya Mombasa ya mwaka wa elfu mbili na ishirini na tano,” Ruto said.
The exhibition is themed ‘Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiative for Sustainable Economic Growth.
Increased fee
Meanwhile, as the President officially opens the Mombasa International Agricultural Society of Kenya, visitors on the other end attending this year’s show are expected to pay more at the gate after organisers revised admission charges upwards.
According to the organisers, all adults will now pay at least Ksh350, up from Ksh300, while children will be required to pay Ksh300, compared with last year’s Ksh250.
The ASK branch chairperson, Henry Nyaga, revealed that at least six payment booths have been set up to ease access to the exhibition grounds.
He further has stated that although the ticket prices had risen, organisers had ensured adequate facilities to manage the expected crowd.
In addition, according to 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.
Meanwhile, alongside local participants, exhibitors from at least seven countries are expected to showcase their innovations. New entrants this year include the Export Processing Zones (EPZ).
