Nairobi International Trade Fair preparations hit 99% as organisers assure visitors of security

Preparations for the 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair have reached 99 per cent, with organisers and security agencies completing final arrangements ahead of the week-long event.

The fair is scheduled to take place from September 28 to October 4, 2026, at the Jamhuri Park Showground in Nairobi.

More than 500 exhibitors are expected to participate in the event, which will bring together businesses, government agencies, research institutions, financial service providers, manufacturers, technology companies and consumers.

Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday, Nairobi Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Branch Chairperson Levi Mukhweso said the final preparations were underway to ensure the successful hosting of the fair.

“We are about 99 per cent prepared for the show,” Mukhweso said.

Mukhweso said the event will showcase new technologies and innovations while providing visitors with opportunities to learn about modern agricultural practices.

“The technologies being exhibited are things you don't want to miss. There will be a lot of innovation and a lot to learn from both local and international exhibitors. Apart from the exhibition, we also have trainings that will go on about modern farming,” he said.

Nairobi Deputy County Commissioner for Kibera Sub-County Victor Kamonde assured the public that security agencies were ready to manage the crowds expected at the showground.

Kamonde said security officers would be deployed throughout the venue to safeguard visitors and exhibitors and respond to incidents, including petty theft.

“Securitywise, we are ready for the show. We have moved around and we assure Kenyans that we are well prepared for the big event. We will have a good number of security officers on the showground. We are prepared to secure very many people,” he said.

Kamonde and Mukhweso inspected the showground on Thursday to assess infrastructure, drainage systems and security arrangements ahead of the event.

Authorities also inspected drainage and water channels in preparation for possible heavy rainfall during the fair.

“About the possibility of El Nino rains, we have gone round and from what I have seen we are ensuring all drainages and water channels are opened in case of excess rainwater during the show,” Kamonde said.

He urged Nairobi residents to avoid disaster-prone areas in the event of heavy rains.

The 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair will feature exhibitions, product demonstrations, training sessions and business engagements across various sectors.

According to the organisers, the fair will also include the Business Nexus and Technology Showcase, which will provide opportunities for product launches, supplier engagements, business meetings and discussions between exhibitors and institutional buyers.

The event will cover agriculture, finance, insurance, logistics, manufacturing, energy, education, research and technology, among other sectors.