B2B Africa

06/10/2026

UAE – Kenya Trade Mission 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, together with the Sharjah Exports Development Center, is facilitating the UAE–Kenya Trade Mission 2026 in Nairobi.

Under the theme “Fostering New Partnerships and Driving the Future Together,” the mission will connect Kenyan businesses with UAE companies.

Kenyan companies are invited to register their interest for one-on-one B2B meetings with UAE delegates.

The registration will help identify your business interests, partnership objectives and requirements, enabling us to facilitate relevant and targeted matchmaking.

📅 Monday, 9 November 2026
📍 Mara Ballroom, JW Marriott Hotel, Nairobi
⏰ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EAT

Participation is subject to confirmation and successful matchmaking.

Register your interest and explore new opportunities with UAE businesses in Kenya.

Registration: https://lnkd.in/dihaSmrv

05/10/2026

Explore Sourcing & Investment Opportunities in Benin!

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its African Buyers Programme (ABP), invites qualified buyers, importers, distributors, manufacturers, brands and investors to join the GDIZ Investment & Sourcing Discovery Tour – Benin, taking place 21–22 October 2026.

The programme includes a dedicated visit to the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) and opportunities to explore:

🔹 Product sourcing & procurement
🔹 Manufacturing and industrial investment
🔹 Distribution partnerships & joint ventures
🔹 Local production & regional exports
🔹 Investment and project development opportunities

Key sectors: Textiles | Pharmaceuticals | Construction Materials | Packaging | Garments | Agro-processing | Electronics | Cosmetics | Energy & more.

Registration: https://buyers.africa/gdiz-registration

Not yet registered with the African Buyers Programme?
ABP Registration: https://buyers.africa/registration/1mJHYNnOVcv0EZNA4uPTDKuc

29/09/2026

The German Textile Machinery Business Delegation is officially underway in Kenya!

Today, the delegation had the opportunity to visit Thika Cloth Mills Ltd and Spinners & Spinners gaining valuable insights into Kenya’s textile manufacturing landscape and engaging with the country’s established textile manufacturers.

The factory visits provided an excellent opportunity for the German companies to better understand local production capabilities, operational requirements and the technology needs of the Kenyan textile sector.

📍 Tomorrow is the big day!

The delegation will convene at Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, for the Textile & Apparel Symposium and B2B Meetings.

📅 30 September 2026
🕘 Symposium: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🤝 B2B Meetings: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The day will bring together German textile machinery and technology companies with Kenyan textile and apparel businesses who have already confirmed their participation for discussions around technology, machinery, productivity, innovation and potential business partnerships.

We look forward to a productive day of knowledge exchange, networking and new business connections between Germany and Kenya.

Lawrence Kuria

28/09/2026

Happening this week!

For the Textile & Apparel Manufacturers in Kenya

A delegation from German is in Nairobi for the German Textile Machinery Business Delegation to Kenya 2026, connecting Kenyan textile and apparel companies with leading German machinery and technology manufacturers.

📅 Wednesday, 30 September 2026
🕘 Symposium: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🤝 B2B Meetings: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel, Nairobi

Why attend?
✅ Discover the latest German textile technologies and machinery.
✅ Meet German manufacturers and technology providers.
✅ Explore equipment, automation, and production partnerships.
✅ Learn about export opportunities to the European market.

Site visits for the German delegation will take place on 29 September, 1 & 2 October to selected Kenyan factories

Register here: https://forms.gle/zarV22ktgdstPGUb7

Participation is subject to registration and confirmation from the organizers

We look forward to connecting Kenya's textile industry with Germany's leading technology providers.

22/09/2026

German Textile Machinery Business Delegation to Kenya 2026

Just ONE WEEK TO GO until we welcome leading German textile machinery and technology companies to Kenya!

From 29 September – 2 October 2026, the delegation will bring together German technology providers with Kenyan textile and apparel manufacturers to explore:
- Latest textile machinery & production technologies
- Productivity, efficiency, quality & sustainability solutions
- One-on-one B2B meetings
- Technology partnerships and investment opportunities
- Connections with German & European fashion and sourcing companies
- Selected factory and site visits across Kenya

Main Event:
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel, Nairobi
Symposium: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
B2B Meetings: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

The programme is also supported by the German Fashion Association and German Apparel Sourcing Club, representing more than 400 German and European fashion and workwear brands and retailers.

ENTRY IS BY CONFIRMATION ONLY.

The symposium and B2B meetings are designed for selected and confirmed participants, so if you have registered or been invited, please ensure your participation is confirmed in advance.

For registration and participation enquiries:
📧 [email protected] | [email protected]
📱 +254 722 858 611 | WhatsApp: +254 701 235 647

Looking forward to welcoming the German delegation and Kenya's textile and apparel industry next week!

Programme Information: https://www.infoaid.com/textile-machinery-kenya/

15/09/2026

South Africa – Kenya Medical Delegation | B2B Meetings Underway

The South Africa – Kenya Medical Device Business Delegation is currently underway at the Nairobi Serena Hotel Nairobi, bringing together leading South African medical technology companies and key stakeholders from Kenya’s healthcare sector.

The B2B matchmaking meetings are creating a platform for meaningful discussions around:
🔹 Medical devices & healthcare solutions
🔹 Distribution and representation opportunities
🔹 Market entry and expansion into Kenya
🔹 Strategic partnerships and collaborations
🔹 Healthcare innovation and technology

More meetings and engagements are taking place, and we look forward to sharing more highlights from the delegation.

02/09/2026

SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL DEVICE TRADE MISSION TO KENYA 2026

We are pleased to invite Kenyan healthcare stakeholders, distributors, importers, hospitals, and industry professionals to connect with leading South African medical device manufacturers and suppliers at the South African Medical Device Trade Mission to Kenya 2026.

📅 Tuesday, 15 September 2026
📍 Nairobi Serena Hotel, Nairobi
🕙 One-on-One B2B Meetings: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Why Participate?
The trade mission offers an excellent opportunity to:
- Discover the latest medical device technologies and innovations from South Africa
- Explore new business partnerships and distribution opportunities
- Participate in pre-arranged one-on-one B2B meetings with potential business partners
- Gain insights into market opportunities and trends in Kenya’s healthcare sector
- Build valuable South Africa–Kenya healthcare business connections

Whether you are looking for new suppliers, distribution opportunities, innovative healthcare solutions, or strategic partnerships, this mission provides a platform to connect directly with relevant businesses and decision-makers.

Register your participation today:
Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tn5KcnPXuC

We look forward to welcoming you to the trade mission and facilitating valuable business connections between South Africa and Kenya.

27/08/2026

African Buyer Tour Programme (ABTP) – Mission to Togo | Day 1

We are pleased to share highlights from Day 1 of the African Buyer Tour Programme (ABTP) Mission to Togo, which took place yesterday.

The mission brought together buyers from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Ghana for a day focused on business connections, market exploration, and identifying new opportunities for trade and investment in Togo at the ARISE Industrial Platform / PIA.

A productive start to the mission, with valuable engagements and promising discussions between participating companies.

We look forward to building on these connections throughout the remaining days of the programme and creating meaningful opportunities for cross-border trade and partnerships across Africa.

Here are some highlights from Day 1.

07/08/2026

𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢 🇩🇪🇰🇪

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧!

Textile and apparel manufacturers from hashtag and neighboring countries are warmly invited to join the Textile Technology Symposium & B2B Meetings with eight leading German textile machinery companies on 30 September 2026 in Nairobi.
Meet experts from leading VDMA member companies and learn about innovative solutions across the textile value chain (e. g. spinning, knitting, dyeing, finishing, quality control etc.). Take the opportunity to discuss your projects and business needs in dedicated one-to-one meetings.

📅 30 September 2026
📍 Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel, Nairobi
🤝 Technology Symposium & B2B Meetings
✅ Register now: https://lnkd.in/eZaz9W9U

We look forward to welcoming textile and garment manufacturers, investors and industry stakeholders from Kenya and across East Africa.



LinkedIn Event Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/germantextilemachinerybusinessd7491129343583207426/

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06/08/2026

PRE-TOUR WEBINAR on The 4th Edition of the African Buyers Tour Programme (ABTP), which will take place at the ARISE Integrated Industrial Platform (PIA), Togo, on 26–27 August 2026.

To provide prospective participants with more information about the Buyer Tour, the featured manufacturers, products, programme expectations, and participation process, Afreximbank will host a Pre-Tour Webinar as follows:

Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
Time: 1:00 PM (Cairo Time)

The webinar will provide an overview of the African Buyers Tour Programme (ABTP), introduce the participating manufacturers and product offerings, outline the mission programme, and explain the participation process. It will also provide an opportunity for prospective buyers to engage directly with the organisers, ask questions, and better understand the commercial opportunities available during the mission.

To register for the webinar, please use the link below:
https://afreximbank.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c7ZCaJdlQraYRPGNkbR97A #/registration

We look forward to welcoming buyers seeking to establish new sourcing partnerships and expand their business through Africa's growing manufacturing sector.