The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Open Week exhibition, slated to run throughout the month of March, is expected to showcase the latest breakthroughs in crop and livestock development.

The Exhibitions will feature cutting-edge agricultural innovations, field demonstrations of improved farming techniques, expert discussions on key agricultural challenges and opportunities, and engagements with policymakers, researchers, and private sector stakeholders to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange in the agricultural sector.

Speaking at the KALRO Kabete in Nairobi during the official launch, the National chairman of KALRO, Dr.

Thuo Mathenge, said as a research institute they are committed to advancing food security, climate resilience, and economic growth through innovative research. "This event will showcase KALRO's latest breakthroughs in crop and livestock development, sustainable farming technologies, and climate-smart agricultural solutions", he noted The chairman said that soon they will engage over 200 young people from each County in planting sunflowers and that the government is ready to allocate around 400 acres of land in this initiative. "We will engage the youth through cooperatives and connect them with the Youth Fund, with the Agriculture Finance Corporation (AFC), and with the Hustlers Fund.