120 China, Kenya firms to showcase products at Nairobi fashion expo

Nearly 120 companies from Kenya and China will participate in the third East Africa (Kenya) Fashion Life Show in Nairobi next week as the two countries seek to deepen trade and investment in the fashion, lifestyle and consumer goods sectors.

The exhibition, co-hosted by Afripeak Expo Kenya Ltd and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), will be held at the Sarit Expo Centre from August 13 to 15. It will bring together manufacturers, exporters, retailers, distributors and buyers from Kenya, China and the wider East African region.

About 100 Chinese firms and 20 Kenyan companies are expected to exhibit products ranging from textiles, apparel and footwear to household goods, beauty products, electronics and home appliances. Organisers say the event aims to connect businesses with new suppliers, markets and investment opportunities while positioning Nairobi as a regional trade hub.

KNCCI President Erick Rutto said the exhibition offers Kenyan businesses an opportunity to showcase their products, build partnerships and expand export markets across the region.

The event will also feature specialised buyer-supplier matchmaking sessions for the watches and clocks, and home appliances and consumer electronics sectors to facilitate business deals and long-term partnerships. Kenya's fashion industry will receive greater visibility through a showcase involving local designers and fashion institutions.

Afripeak Expo Kenya Managing Director Gao Wei said the exhibition has evolved into a practical trade platform linking international manufacturers with African buyers, with this year's edition placing greater emphasis on business matchmaking and long-term market development.

Organisers expect the expo to create new commercial opportunities for Kenyan enterprises while strengthening China-Kenya trade relations and attracting more investment into the country's fashion and consumer goods industries.