Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) made a significant impact at the 2024 Nyeri Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show with a series of trailblazing innovations set to revolutionize the agricultural sector.
From advanced agroprocessing techniques to cutting-edge earth-moving equipment, JKUAT’s exhibits demonstrated how their pioneering research is advancing food security and sustainability. The university’s impressive haul of six top awards underscores its leadership in driving agricultural excellence and innovation.
JKUAT’s exhibits stood out for their cutting-edge research and technological advancements aimed at enhancing food security and sustainability and led in various categories such as best stand exhibiting agricultural and earth moving equipment, the best innovation and invention stand, best university stand, the best stand in research and development education, the stand that best interprets current show theme and the best agro-processing stand.
The show, whose theme was ‘Promoting climate smart agriculture and trade initiatives for sustainable economic growth’, brought together over 500 exhibitors from diverse sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, cooperate societies and education.
The university also came in 2nd in the most striking display demonstration of locally manufactured products and 3rd in the best agriculturally based statutory commission stand category. The show’s theme not only emphasized climate-smart agriculture and trade initiatives, aligning with JKUAT’s mission but also fostered agricultural innovation through science and technology.
Speaking during the awarding ceremony at the Nyeri Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show the Deputy President, His excellency Rigathi Gachagua lauded the University’s achievements underscoring the institution’s significant contributions to climate-smart agriculture and sustainable economic growth in the country through research activities.
“Such achievements highlight the importance of academic and research institutions in driving forward national development agendas, particularly in areas critical to Kenya’s future, such as agriculture and trade,” said the Deputy President.
His excellency acknowledged the university’s current accomplishments serve not only as a commendation for JKUAT’s but also as an encouragement for continued research and development in these vital sectors further noting “transformative and affordable innovations in agriculture and food security sector are the vehicles that drives the economy of the nations.”
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victoria Ngumi said that University’s success in securing the top position in six out of eight categories is a testament to its commitment to innovation and excellence.
“Our participation in this year’s event underscores JKUAT’s role as a leader in innovation and research. We are committed to leveraging our expertise to contribute solutions that address global challenges. “By presenting such cutting-edge projects, JKUAT not only highlights its own excellence but also inspires other institutions and individuals to think creatively about solving our shared challenges Prof. Ngumi averred.
Prof. Ngumi also noted that JKUAT’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement aligns perfectly with the event’s goals of showcasing progress and fostering development.
