President William Ruto and other leaders during the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Nairobi International Trade Fair 2025 at Jamhuri Park showground on October 1, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto on Wednesday attended the 2025 Nairobi International Trade Fair, organised by the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK), at the Jamhuri Park Showground in Nairobi County.
The event, which remains one of Kenya’s most prominent agricultural and commercial exhibitions, brought together stakeholders from across various sectors to showcase advancements in farming, agribusiness, and trade.
During the trade fair, President Ruto officially laid the foundation stone for the China–Kenya International Commerce Centre, a landmark development set to take shape within the Jamhuri Showground.
The project, valued at Sh5 billion, will occupy more than 68,000 square metres and is seen as a major boost to Kenya’s investment landscape. It is expected to house a modern exhibition and trade centre, a five-star hotel, and other commercial facilities.
According to the government, the development will directly create 3,000 jobs and catalyze increased local and international business activity in the capital.
Speaking at the launch, President Ruto described the project as a strong indication of investor confidence in Kenya’s economy.
He said the country offers a stable and predictable environment that supports enterprise and ensures fair returns for investors.
The president further stated that the China–Kenya International Commerce Centre represents the start of a broader effort to repurpose ASK facilities across the country.
He noted that the goal is to convert underutilised government assets into productive economic hubs that generate employment and growth.
“This moment marks the beginning of the commercial transformation of our ASK facilities, turning underutilised government assets into engines of growth,” President Ruto said.
The new project is part of the government’s wider strategy to attract foreign investment through infrastructure development and create long-term opportunities in trade, tourism, and services. Construction is expected to begin shortly, with implementation phases planned in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
