- Nairobi will host the Six Nations Livestock Genetics and Equipment Expo on September 11 and 12 2026 at Kinga Resort, Athi River, bringing together livestock farmers, breeders and agribusiness players from six East African countries.
- The expo will showcase modern livestock genetics, breeding technologies, farm equipment and digital innovations aimed at improving productivity, expanding market access and strengthening regional livestock trade.
Nairobi is set to host one of East Africa’s largest livestock expositions on September 11 and 12, 2026 at Kinga Resort along Mombasa Road, Athi River, aimed at improving modern animal production, trade and regional collaboration.
In the forum, livestock farmers, breeders and agribusiness players from six countries will gather. The event, currently in its second edition, will bring together participants from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
The exposition will feature elite imported and locally bred livestock genetics, modern livestock equipment and emerging technologies that are transforming the livestock value chain.
Presentations will showcase artificial insemination and embryo transfer technologies, vaccination programmes, feedlot management, total mixed ration (TMR) feeding systems, animal nutrition, fodder and pasture management, digital livestock technologies, and animal identification and traceability systems.
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Other activities will include discussions on animal health, breeding and livestock policy, as well as mentorship programmes for young farmers and recognition of women making significant contributions to the livestock industry.
Some of the factors encouraging farmers to commercialise production include growing urbanisation, rising incomes and increasing demand for livestock products.
The shift is supported by government programmes, including a Sh5 billion programme aimed at helping pastoralists form business groups and improve access to markets, while positioning the country as a regional livestock trade hub serving Africa and Middle Eastern markets.
The Association of Kenya Feed Manufacturers (AKEFEMA) chairman, Joseph Karuri, said Kenya’s livestock industry contributes about 3 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 40 per cent of agricultural GDP and approximately 22 per cent of the national food system, while supporting millions of livelihoods.
The Six Nations Livestock Genetics and Equipment Expo was established to address persistent market and modern breeding technology gaps in the livestock industry.
Henry Kioko, a livestock importer and the event coordinator, said that while many local breeders possessed high quality animals with proven pedigrees, they had limited opportunities to connect with buyers beyond their immediate communities.
This led to the establishment of a platform that would not only expand access to markets but also introduce farmers to the latest advances in livestock breeding and farm mechanisation.
The exposition will also showcase presentations of modern livestock equipment, including automated feeding systems and other technologies designed to improve efficiency and reduce production costs.
By Bernard Magada
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