JKUAT Research and Innovations Shine at 2026 ASK Nyeri Show
Research and innovations at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) took centre stage at the 2026 ASK Nyeri Show, attracting the attention of visitors and judges and earning the University top honours in several categories for its outstanding displays and innovative solutions. The exhibition featured a diverse range of technologies, products and solutions…
Vice Chancellor Prof. Victoria Ngumi leads JKUAT staff in jubilant celebrations following the University’s outstanding performance at the 2026 ASK Nyeri Show.
Research and innovations at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) took centre stage at the 2026 ASK Nyeri Show, attracting the attention of visitors and judges and earning the University top honours in several categories for its outstanding displays and innovative solutions.
The exhibition featured a diverse range of technologies, products and solutions spanning agriculture, value addition, engineering, manufacturing, environmental conservation and digital technologies. The displays demonstrated the University’s commitment to translating research and knowledge into practical solutions that address societal challenges and contribute to sustainable development.
Through its impressive array of innovations and technologies, JKUAT emerged as one of the top performers at the show, securing first position in seven out of nine categories. The University was named Best University Stand, Best Stand in Research and Development Education, Best Stand Embracing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Systems, Best Stand Exhibiting Agricultural and/or Earth-Moving Equipment, Best Innovation and Invention Stand, and Best Agro-Processing Stand.
(L-R) Director Esco, Mr. Jeremiah Nyori, RPE Registrar, Dr. Patrick Mbindyo, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victoria Ngumi, Deputy Vice Chancellor RPE, Prof. Jackson Kwanza and Chairman Show Committee, Prof. Francis Njonge after JKUAT won various trophies during the ASK Nyeri Show 2026.
The Show, held under the theme “Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth,” brought together more than 100 exhibitors from various sectors. The event provided a platform for organizations, researchers, innovators, farmers, businesses and other stakeholders to showcase products, technologies and services, while facilitating knowledge sharing and interaction among industry players and the public.
JKUAT also emerged as the Best Stand that Best Interprets the Current Show Theme Education and/or Research, demonstrating the University’s ability to effectively link its research, education and innovation agenda with the theme of the Show.
JKUAT was also recognized for having the Most Striking Display Demonstration of Locally Manufactured Products. The recognition underscored the University’s efforts to promote locally developed technologies and products while demonstrating the potential of research and innovation to support Kenya’s industrial and agricultural transformation.
Speaking during the official opening of the show on September 11, 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, called on research institutions to go beyond generating knowledge and technologies and focus on translating research findings into practical solutions that respond to the needs of farmers, industries and communities.
JKUAT staff member Jane Njambi explains her exhibition products to CS Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe, as Vice Chancellor Prof. Victoria Ngumi and other officials look on.
The Cabinet Secretary emphasized the importance of strengthening the link between research, innovation and commercialization, noting that locally developed technologies can play a critical role in enhancing agricultural productivity, promoting value addition, creating employment and reducing reliance on imported technologies.
“Research institutions should ensure that knowledge does not remain in reports, but is packaged and shared with farmers in a way that will be beneficial to them,” said CS Kagwe.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victoria Ngumi, lauded JKUAT’s impressive performance at the show, noting that the recognition was a testament to the University’s commitment to research, innovation and the development of solutions that address real-world challenges.
Prof. Ngumi said the awards demonstrate the impact of the University’s research and innovation agenda, particularly its focus on transforming knowledge and technologies into products and solutions with practical applications for society and industry.
JKUAT Staff and Management behind the University’s impressive performance at the 2026 ASK Nyeri Show.
Mr. John Kibira, National Chairperson of the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK), noted the immense potential of research and innovation in transforming Kenya’s agricultural sector.
He observed that platforms such as the ASK shows provide important opportunities for researchers and innovators to demonstrate their technologies, interact with potential users and partners, and create awareness of solutions that can enhance agricultural productivity, value addition and sustainable development.
Prof. Jackson Kwanza, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research Production and Extension at JKUAT emphasized the University’s commitment to achieving even better performance and impact in the real of innovation and technology transfer.
CS Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe presents the Best University Stand trophy to Vice Chancellor Prof. Victoria Ngumi, as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research Production and Extension, Prof. Jackson Kwanza and ESCO Director Mr. Jeremiah Nyori display other trophies won by JKUAT.