03/10/2026
Kenya’s business environment is evolving rapidly, with innovation, technology, market access and adaptability increasingly shaping how businesses compete and grow. The 2026 Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Business Barometer reports that 86.2% of businesses are optimistic about the year ahead, while access to affordable finance, operating costs and regulatory pressures remain key challenges.
Against this backdrop, students from the School of Business and Economics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation class stepped beyond the classroom and into the marketplace at the 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair, at Jamhuri Park, Nairobi. 🌍💡
The visit offered a practical opportunity to observe businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators in action, explore emerging products and ideas, engage with different markets, and connect classroom concepts with the realities of entrepreneurship and enterprise development.