The Nairobi International Trade Fair, taking place from September 28 to October 4, 2026, at Jamhuri Park Showground, will focus on practical solutions such as climate-smart production, efficient use of inputs, water management, and resilient crops. The Agricultural Society of Kenya, the event organizer, aims to expose farmers and agribusinesses to technologies that can improve productivity, resource efficiency, and resilience. The fair will bring together over 500 exhibitors from Kenya, the region, and international markets.
Technology will be central to the fair, with artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, digital tools, and data-driven farming being showcased. These technologies can help farmers make better decisions, use inputs more efficiently, and respond to climate and market risks. The fair provides a practical space for visitors to see how these technologies can be applied on the farm. Batram Muthoka, CEO of the Agricultural Society of Kenya, emphasized that the fair will focus on practical solutions to improve productivity and reduce production risks.
The fair will also provide a platform for farmers and agribusinesses to identify new markets, technologies, and commercial partnerships. Anthony Kioko, CEO of the Cereal Growers Association, noted that the fair connects farmers and businesses to new markets, technologies, suppliers, investors, and potential customers. It also provides opportunities to learn practical production and business skills, showcase products, and build partnerships beyond their immediate markets.
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is positioning agriculture as a commercial and technology-driven sector capable of creating opportunities across the agricultural value chain. Levi Mukhweso, Chairman of the A.S.K. Nairobi Branch, stated that the organization wants to expose young people to the wider commercial opportunities available in agriculture. The fair will emphasize the participation of young people, with exhibitions, innovation showcases, Young Farmers Clubs, and opportunities for entrepreneurship.
The Harvest Festival, held on September 20, 2026, at ACK All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, celebrated the contribution of farmers to food security, livelihoods, and the economy. The festival provided an opportunity to recognize farmers for their contribution to feeding the country and give back to the community through donations to orphanages and children's homes. John Kibira, National Chairman of the Agricultural Society of Kenya, emphasized that the Harvest Festival is an important moment for farmers and the wider agricultural community.
The festival and the fair come as farmers and agribusinesses prepare to use the Nairobi International Trade Fair as a platform to identify new markets, technologies, and commercial partnerships. The event will bring together farmers, agribusinesses, manufacturers, technology companies, financial institutions, innovators, investors, and consumers. The fair will provide practical opportunities for farmers and businesses to expand their networks and improve their operations.
The Agricultural Society of Kenya is seeking to create platforms where young people can learn, network, and discover commercial opportunities across the agricultural value chain. The organization wants to expose young people to agriculture not simply as subsistence farming but as a modern business and technology-driven industry. The fair will showcase applications of artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, digital platforms, data-driven farming, and other technologies designed to improve decision-making and resource efficiency.
Key points
- The Nairobi International Trade Fair will focus on practical solutions such as climate-smart production, efficient use of inputs, water management, and resilient crops.
- Technology, including artificial intelligence, precision agriculture, and data-driven farming, will be central to the fair.
- The fair aims to position agriculture as a commercial and technology-driven sector capable of creating opportunities across the agricultural value chain.
