The upcoming Manufacturing Indaba 2025 is set to showcase Kenya’s manufacturing capabilities under the “Made in Africa” brand. The event, scheduled for 15-16 July 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, serves as a vital platform for advancing industrialisation, innovation, and trade across the continent. The participation of a large delegation of exhibitors from Kenya highlights the shared vision of unlocking intra-African trade and industrial development in alignment with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Kenya, a prominent economy in East Africa, is placing a renewed emphasis on manufacturing-led growth. With initiatives like Kenya Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), the country is making significant progress in sectors such as agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, automotive components, construction materials, and electronics. Investments in special economic zones, infrastructure, and SME development are creating a more competitive environment for Kenyan manufacturers, both locally and for export. The Manufacturing Indaba provides an ideal platform to showcase these advancements, forge partnerships, and attract foreign investment.
The Kenyan exhibitors participating in the Indaba represent a diverse range of industries and are eager to establish new partnerships, distribution networks, and joint ventures with counterparts from Southern Africa and beyond. Their presence underscores a commitment to building regional value chains, reducing import dependency, and enhancing the continent’s productive capacity.
With the AfCFTA gaining momentum, Kenya is positioning itself as a key player in shaping a unified African market. The country’s industrial policies focus on value addition, technology adoption, and export diversification, enabling Kenyan manufacturers to access a broader continental consumer base. The Manufacturing Indaba serves as a platform for direct engagement between manufacturers, buyers, investors, and policymakers, facilitating partnerships that translate policy into tangible trade outcomes.
In conclusion, the Manufacturing Indaba 2025 promises to be a pivotal event for showcasing Kenya’s industrial ambitions, driving intra-African trade, and unlocking the opportunities presented by the AfCFTA. It is a testament to the continent’s commitment to fostering economic growth, innovation, and collaboration within the manufacturing sector.
