Nakuru ASK Show Emerges As Key CBC Learning Hub, Over 1000 Schools Expected

By Suleiman Mbatiah

The 2026 Nakuru National Agricultural Show is positioning itself as a major educational platform for learners under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), with organizers expecting more than 1,000 schools and about 120,000 visitors during the five-day event scheduled for July 1 to 5.

The Nakuru ASK Show is Kenya’s third largest agricultural exhibitions, bringing together farmers, agribusiness firms, research institutions, government agencies, financial institutions and technology providers. The event traditionally showcases modern farming techniques, climate-smart agriculture, livestock production, mechanization and value addition technologies.

Organizers say the annual exhibition will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture, science, technology and innovation, helping bridge the gap between classroom theory and practical application.

Speaking at a media briefing, Nakuru ASK Marketing Committee Chairman David Mwangi also said the event is expected to attract visitors from across the Rift Valley and beyond, generating significant economic benefits for Nakuru County.

He said the branch has expanded its school outreach programme this year by including institutions from Laikipia and Samburu counties in addition to Kericho, Bomet, Narok, Nyandarua and Baringo.

According to Mwangi, schools remain a key target audience because the show offers a practical learning environment aligned with CBC’s emphasis on skills development and experiential learning.

“This is like a big laboratory for schools. Whatever they learn in school, in theory, they come here to see it practically and more so in this advent of CBC curriculum where when they come here now they can see things practically,” said Mwangi.

The show grounds are expected to host hundreds of exhibitors displaying innovations in crop production, livestock management, irrigation, renewable energy, food processing and agricultural technology. Learners will have an opportunity to interact with experts, view demonstrations and gain exposure to emerging career opportunities within the agricultural sector.

Mwangi said the exhibition will also highlight the business potential of agriculture, particularly among young people, at a time when the country is seeking to attract more youth into farming.

He noted that exhibitors such as seed companies will showcase a variety of crop options suited to different ecological zones, helping farmers make informed production decisions.

“Agriculture can be agribusiness, not just agriculture for fun. It can be agribusiness and in that we can be able to reduce the average age of a farmer,” Mwangi said, urging more young people to embrace modern farming as a viable source of income and employment.