ASK KAKAMEGA SHOW 2016 Sugar Research Institute under the structure of Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is mandated to conduct research and development of appropriate production technologies and services for sustainable and enhanced production of sugarcane. SRI is committed to undertake outreach activities to disseminate new sugarcane production technologies through show exhibitions in the country. SRI jointly with other four research institutes under KALRO participated in ASK Kakamega show 2016 situated in Kakamega county. The main objective was to demonstrate quality research, new technologies, service delivery and cost effective ways of sugarcane production in line with the theme which was “Enhancing Technology in Agriculture and Industry for Food Security and National Growth” The show exhibition was held from 15 th to 18 th June 2016 with 16 th June 2016 being the judging day. The Institutes successfully excelled in four classes namely; 1 st Best Agricultural based statutory Board Stand 1 st Best stand that interprets current show theme 2 nd Best stand in Research Development 2 nd Best large Government stand The show was officially opened on 17 th June 2016 by the guest of honour, The Governor Busia County Hon. Sos Peter Ojamong who also toured the KALRO stand among other stands. Other guests who toured the stand were the CEC Trade and CEC Agriculture both of Kakamega County RECEPTION At the reception the guests and stakeholders were received and taken through the vision, mission and the core values of KALRO as an organization SUGARCANE TECHNOLOGIES DISPLAYED 1. Improved sugarcane varieties (KEN 98-533, 98-530, EAK 73-333, KEN 98-367, KEN 00-5873, KEN 83-737) 2. Other sources of sugar (Beet root, Sweet sorghurm) 3. Sugarcane products (sugar, sweets,) 4. Sugar by-products (Molases, spirit, Bagasse) Field Area 5. Soil sampling analysis 6. Land preparation 7. Planting methods 8. Fertilizer application 9. Harvesting methods 10. Trash management 11. Intercropping sugarcane with other crops (Sugarcane +Beans)