MWEA: At the Mwea Agitech 2024 Agricultural Exhibition, four Principal Secretaries encouraged farmers nationwide to adopt new agricultural technologies. The event, aimed at showcasing emerging agricultural innovations, saw significant participation from government officials and industry stakeholders. According to Kenya News Agency, the exhibition was led by the Principal Secretary for Forestry and Environment, Gitonga Mugambi, who served as the chief guest. Mugambi highlighted the transformative impact of technology on agriculture and urged farmers to integrate these advancements into their practices to enhance productivity and sustainability. He emphasized the importance of adapting to technological changes to achieve better outcomes in farming. The Principal Secretaries underscored the potential benefits of these technologies, including reduced post-harvest losses and increased job opportunities through the creation of value chains from farm to market. Ephantus Kimotho, Principal Secretary for Irrigation, noted significant progress in irrigation practices, with the irrigated acreage in Mwea increasing significantly, enhancing agricultural output and efficiency. Further, the event stressed the importance of educational integration of agricultural studies. Dr. Beatrice Inyagala, Principal Secretary for Higher Education, pointed out the low percentage of agricultural programs in Kenyan universities and called for an increased focus on agriculture at the college level to prepare youth for future challenges and opportunities in the sector. The CEO of Yara East Africa, William Ng'eno, reported that the expo drew over 5,000 participants, marking a considerable improvement from the previous year. He discussed the theme of the expo, "The Use of Smart Technologies in Scaling Up Agricultural Value Chains from Seed to Market," which resonated with the government's policies favoring smart agricultural technologies. Ng'eno also highlighted Yara Kenya's role in the expo, which included supporting the participation of over 500 farmers from 11 counties. The expo not only facilitated the exchange of innovative ideas and practices but also aligned with Kenya's broader goals of achieving food security, adopting climate-resilient practices, and fostering technologically driven entrepreneurship in agriculture.