• Migori Agricultural Show 2026 runs from September 24 to 27, showcasing farming technologies, agribusiness, investment and climate-smart agriculture.

Migori Agricultural Show 2026 Set to Drive Farming, Investment and Agribusiness Growth

Migori is preparing to host the Migori Agricultural Show 2026 from September 24 to 27 as the county seeks to bring farmers, traders, investors, researchers and government agencies together to promote agriculture and economic growth.

The four-day event is expected to showcase farming technologies, agribusiness opportunities, value addition and climate-smart agriculture while creating a platform for farmers to interact with financial institutions, researchers, government agencies and private-sector players.

Governor Ochillo Ayacko said the agricultural show would provide Migori with an opportunity to showcase its economic potential and attract new investment into agriculture, fisheries, livestock, mining, tourism and trade.

โ€œMigori has enormous economic potential in agriculture, fisheries, livestock, mining, tourism and trade. We want to create an environment where our people can produce more, add value to what they produce and access better markets,โ€ Ayacko told the press.

The governor said Migori’s strategic location, fertile agricultural land, access to Lake Victoria and mineral resources provide a strong foundation for economic development.

His administration is also seeking stronger partnerships with private investors and development agencies to support investment and enterprise development across the county.

County Executive for Agriculture Lucas Mosenda Chacha said the Migori Agricultural Show 2026 would focus on practical farming rather than exhibitions alone.

He said the county would use the event to demonstrate climate-smart farming practices as farmers prepare for expected heavy rains.

โ€œWe are focusing on climate change and mitigation. We shall demonstrate to farmers the best farming practices that can help them mitigate the effects of climate change,โ€ Chacha said.

The county is encouraging farmers to diversify their sources of income by adopting enterprises beyond traditional crops.

Avocado, rice, coffee, macadamia, fruits and leafy vegetables are among the enterprises being promoted as potential sources of higher farm incomes.

The county is also focusing on value addition in sectors such as fisheries, dairy and honey to help farmers earn more from their produce.

Chacha said Migori had recently commissioned a chicken processing and packaging facility at Nyalinga in Suna West. The facility initially targets the domestic market, with plans to explore export opportunities in future.

The county is also supporting crop and fisheries production through the distribution of farm inputs and other resources.

It has supplied 5,000 certified maize seedlings to farmers and distributed 200,000 fish fingerlings as part of efforts to improve production and encourage commercial agriculture.

Aquaculture is also gaining attention along the Migori side of Lake Victoria. Chacha said 35 fish cages had so far been established, providing farmers with another avenue for fish production, income and employment.

Other agribusiness opportunities being promoted include dairy farming, poultry, beekeeping, horticulture, aquaculture, agro-processing and livestock value chains.

The county has started sensitising farmers about these opportunities through civic education and agricultural programmes in rural communities.

Chacha said officials had already visited Rongo and Nyatike sub-counties and would expand the programme after the agricultural show through field days across the county.

โ€œWe want to decentralise these services and take practical knowledge directly to the people. After the show, we shall embark on field days in the sub-counties to promote best farming practices and effective ways of mitigating climate change,โ€ Chacha said.

The field activities are expected to give farmers practical information on soil conservation, water management, crop diversification and other approaches suited to changing weather conditions.

The timing comes as farmers prepare for potentially heavy rains, increasing the need for better farm planning and climate-resilient production practices.

The Migori Agricultural Show 2026 is also expected to bring together national and county political leaders.

Those expected to attend include Rongo MP Paul Abuor, Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, Kuria East MP Marwa Kitayama, Kuria West MP Mathias Robi, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Suna West MP Peter Masara.

Their participation is expected to add a political and economic dimension to the event as leaders discuss ways of increasing agricultural productivity, investment and employment.

Migori has a diverse agricultural economy. Farmers produce maize, sugarcane, tobacco, bananas, vegetables, fruits and livestock.

The county’s Lake Victoria shoreline also provides opportunities in fishing, aquaculture, fish processing and trade. Gold mining provides another important economic activity, while tourism, hospitality, agro-processing and cross-border trade offer additional opportunities for enterprise development.

The challenge is to convert these resources into sustainable incomes for households across the county.

Agriculture remains central to this effort. Increasing production alone is not enough. Farmers also need reliable markets, access to finance, improved technologies, storage, processing facilities and stronger links with buyers.

Value addition is expected to play an important role in this transition. Processing agricultural products within the county would give farmers opportunities to participate in more stages of the value chain while creating jobs in manufacturing, transport, packaging and trade.

The county’s focus on poultry processing, fish production, dairy, honey and horticulture reflects an effort to develop multiple agricultural value chains rather than depend on a small number of traditional crops.

The Migori Agricultural Show 2026 therefore comes as the county seeks to position agriculture as a stronger commercial enterprise.

For Governor Ayacko, the event provides an opportunity to promote Migori as an investment destination.

For the agriculture department, the show provides a platform to demonstrate technologies and farming practices directly to producers.

For farmers, traders and investors, the event offers an opportunity to explore new enterprises, technologies, markets and partnerships.

The county’s planned field days after the show will also extend the programme beyond the four-day event, taking agricultural knowledge and climate-smart farming practices to farmers across the sub-counties.

Migori’s agricultural future will depend on how effectively the county connects production with markets, finance, technology and value addition.

The Migori Agricultural Show 2026 is expected to provide a platform for advancing these discussions while showcasing the opportunities available across the county’s agricultural and economic sectors.

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