President Ruto Opens Mombasa Agricultural Show, Highlights Economic Vision
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President William Ruto officially opened the Mombasa Agricultural Show today, a major annual event that has attracted over 1,000 exhibitors. The show, which began yesterday, serves as a crucial platform for promoting modern farming and investment, a central pillar of the government's economic agenda.
Speaking at the event, President Ruto stated that his administration is committed to prioritizing the nation’s long-term prosperity over short-term political gains, a vision that is most evident in the government's agricultural policy.
He highlighted the "tough but correct choice" to subsidize production rather than consumption, a move he said has resulted in stronger food security, higher farmer incomes, and renewed investor confidence.
To further these gains, the President announced new partnerships with the private sector for large-scale irrigation projects in Galana-Kulalu, Bura, and the Tana Delta. These initiatives, he noted, will focus on staple and cash crops like maize, rice, sugar, and cotton, aiming to put the country on a path of sustained agricultural growth and national prosperity.
The show, themed "Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth," brings together stakeholders from various sectors to showcase new technologies and services. During the opening, the President also participated in a livestock auction, where he and other leaders purchased a prized Chianina bull for Sh1 million.
The event is set to run until Sunday, September 7, and is expected to attract a large number of visitors, providing networking opportunities and a chance to explore the future of sustainable development in the country.
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