Best Trade Shows in Kenya

32 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 32 trade shows in Kenya with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 4,372 exhibitors, led by Foodtec Africa (an estimated 2,022 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 7 of them — Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (84 companies), ASFW Nairobi (84), Big 5 Construct Kenya (77). Events run across Nairobi, Mombasa and Dar-es-Salaam. The tracked calendar opens with Africa Food Show Kenya (19–21 Aug 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 32 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 June and May.
What are the biggest trade fairs in Kenya in 2026?
By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Kenya in 2026 are Foodtec Africa (~2,022 exhibitors), Boiler World Expo (~950 exhibitors) and IFTEX 2027 (~210 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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