The Countdown Begins: 30 Days Till Africa Food Show Kenya 2025

With just 30 days to go, the 3rd edition of the Africa Food Show Kenya returns from 6–8 August 2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. Recognized as East Africa’s premier B2B platform for the food, agriculture, and hospitality sectors, the event is expected to convene 150+ exhibitors, thousands of professionals, and industry leaders from over 15 countries. AFS Kenya 2025 will bring together over 5,000 industry stakeholders for a high-impact exchange of ideas, innovation, and opportunity.

Now in its third edition, the Africa Food Show Kenya is co-located with The Hotel Expo Kenya and Fintex, offering a comprehensive experience across the agri-food, hospitality, and interior design value chains. While The Hotel Expo focuses on innovation in food service and hospitality, Fintex brings together global players from the furniture, interior, and finishing industries, making AFS Kenya 2025 a powerful multi-sector platform for business and networking.

Government and association supports include key entities that are playing an essential role in strengthening the Africa Food Show Kenya. The event is backed by the Republic of Kenya – Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, reinforcing national goals around agricultural growth, food security, and innovation. The Kenya Tourism Board, Kenya Tourism Federation, Kenya Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Nairobi County and Kenya Coast Tourist Association are also supporting the event by positioning Kenya as a hub for international business and agro-tourism. Together, these entities are helping elevate AFS Kenya 2025 as a premier platform for investment, collaboration, and sustainable growth in Africa’s food and agriculture sectors.

This year’s edition of the Africa Food Show will bring together a diverse lineup of exhibitors from across the food and agriculture value chain. Companies from sectors including food and beverage, food packaging, agriculture, grains and pulses, HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering), confectioneries, and food ingredients will be showcasing their latest products, innovations, and technologies. Their presence reflects the event’s comprehensive focus on the entire ecosystem, from farm to fork, and offers attendees a unique opportunity to explore new trends, source quality products, and build strategic partnerships across multiple segments of the industry.

AFS Kenya 2025 will unveil Mezani, a vibrant culinary feature celebrating the artistry, innovation, and cultural diversity of African cuisine. Meaning “at the table” in Swahili, Mezani offers an immersive experience with live cooking demos, chef challenges, tastings, and culinary tech showcases. In collaboration with M-pishi Africa and Supreme Chefs, it brings together top talent to spotlight African street food, plant-based dishes, and sustainable cuisine. Through daily themes, meet-and-greets, and product showcases, Mezani connects gastronomy with business, offering strong brand exposure and audience engagement.

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