Best Trade Shows in Kenya

38 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

Kenya is East Africa's largest economy and the region's principal exhibition hub rather than a global trade-fair power, hosting emerging events that serve the wider East African market. Agriculture anchors its exports: tea, cut flowers and coffee are the cornerstone earners, and Kenya ranks among the world's largest cut-flower exporters and is the leading supplier of roses to the European Union. Nairobi concentrates almost all exhibition activity, centred on the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), opened in 1973. Flagship trade events include the Kenya International Trade Exhibition (KITE), which draws exhibitors and buyers across food, agriculture, medical and industrial sectors.

The Event Scout catalog currently lists 38 trade shows in Kenya with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 2,369 exhibitors, led by World Health Expo Nairobi (an estimated 250 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 8 of them — Big 5 Construct Kenya (122 companies), Africa Food Show Kenya (95), Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (84). Events run across Nairobi and Mombasa. The tracked calendar opens with PharmaReg AfriSummit 2026 (22 Sep – 9 Oct 2026).

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Top industries in Kenya

The industries Kenya's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.

By estimated exhibitor count across Kenya trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.

Top trade shows in Kenya

Upcoming trade shows in Kenya

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in Kenya?
Event Scout currently tracks 38 trade shows in Kenya, with editions in 2026 & 2027.
When is trade-show season in Kenya?
By start date, most tracked trade shows in Kenya run in July and May.
What are the biggest trade fairs in Kenya in 2027?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Kenya in 2027 are World Health Expo Nairobi (~250 exhibitors), Africa Hotels & Travel Expos (~200 exhibitors) and Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (~200 exhibitors).
How much does it cost to exhibit in Kenya?
Exhibiting costs are set by each event and depend on stand size, hall location and how you fit out the booth, so there is no single rate in Kenya. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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