The 27th edition of AutoExpo Kenya nears. The event which is East Africa’s premier exhibition connects international manufacturer with distributers, retailers government stakeholders and not forgetting fleet operators.
The event is scheduled for June 3rd to 5th, 2026, at the Carnivore Exhibition Grounds in Nairobi, Kenya, which will attract exhibitors from more than 30 countries and thousands of trade visitors in those three days.
Previously we visited the 26th edition of AUTOEXPO Kenya 2025, which was held at Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC), which showcased various companies’ products and services. From heavy-duty garage equipment showcased by Road Buck to protected mobility by South African company DCD, among others, they made the expo stand out.
Even though the companies and stages may change, the 2026 Auto Expo Kenya will be showcasing advanced industrial technologies like machine tools, robotics, welding equipment, hydraulics, plastics machinery, industrial automation, manufacturing tech, and engineering solutions, according to the organizer.
The exhibition comes at an important time for Kenya’s economy, where vehicle ownership is growing and there are growing demands for commercial transport. Note that there is a growing interest in electric mobility. This will create a new opportunity across the automotive chain for both spare parts dealers and e-bike resellers, where they would have a direct opportunity to connect with manufacturers.
What we expect at the expo are commercial vehicles, automobiles, spare parts, automotive technologies, batteries, lubricants, garage equipment, and EV solutions.
The 26th Auto Expo Kenya will run concurrently with several other major events at the venue, such as the EV Expo Kenya 2026, the 6th Tools and Hardware Kenya 2026, and the 26th Indumach Kenya 2026. About 10,000 products are expected to be shown, attracting more than 5,500 professional trade visitors.
The goal of the exhibition is to generate new business partnerships and technology transfer opportunities for firms in Kenya that seek to scale their operations and, lastly, distribution agreements. For the industry players, the 27th AUTOEXPO Kenya 2026 serves as a start point for next-generation automotive solution examples in EVs and smart automotive solutions.