NIA SHOWCASES INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AT KAIMOSI AGRICULTURAL EXPO 2026

The National Irrigation Authority is participating in the ongoing Kaimosi Agricultural Expo 2026 themed “Adopting Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture through Value Addition.

The Authority hosted the Chief guests of day one Mr. Gitonga Mugambi, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for Forestry and Dr. Eng.Festus K.Ng’eno,MIEK,CBS Principal Secretary State Department for Environment and Climate Change.

The Authority has established a 1.3 acres model farm demonstrating modern irrigation technologies and climate-smart agriculture. Displayed irrigation systems include: sprinkler, drip, and basin irrigation systems under various crops including cowpeas (K-80), rice (NERICA 10 and IR/Sindano), bulb onions (Red Creole), spring onions (Green Bunching), cabbage (Gloria F1), spinach (Fordhook Giant), amaranth (Amaranthus dubius), beans (Nyota), capsicum (Commandant F1), tomatoes (Anna F1), arrow roots (Upland), sweet potatoes (SPK 004), murenda, mitoo (Crotalaria brevidens), and kales (Sweet Georgia).

The Authority is showcasing its mandate, irrigation technologies, and ongoing programmes where visitors are engaging one-on-one with the Authority’s staff. Visit our stand and learn more on irrigation technologies and status of various irrigation projects across the country.