Kenya Current Events
Kenya is a diverse country with an estimated population of around 39 million. The Republic of Kenya is bordered by Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, and Tanzania. The capital of Kenya is Nairobi and it is a popular tourist destination. It is also the cultural and entertainment hub of the country. Kenya current events often are scheduled in this city. Top Kenya current events revolve around trade, fairs, art exhibitions, product sales, educational conferences, and film festivals. The upcoming events in Kenya would take place during November, and December.The events in Kenya attract foreign tourists and the local people. People from various profession and field take part in these occasions. Some events are of international standards and invite the participation of thousands of visitors. Below given are few Kenya current events and festivals in 2010.
Date: November 5- November 7, 2010
Venue: TBA, Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
India Property Expo-Kenya is mainly a business platform for national and international companies, executives, and private distributors. Marketing is the sole focus of this Kenya current event to be held in Nairobi Area. It is organized by the Arabian Exposition and is expected to bring in many retailers and international company agents.
Date: Nov 05- Nov 07, 2010
Venue: Sarit Centre, Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Kenya International Consumer Show is another popular trade exhibition in the country. The main participants are the international tourists who are targeted consumers for many local products brought to the exhibition. It will be a platform to meet new customers, know about more market trends, and deal with exports. There are people from many occupations such as exporters, financers, marketers, and distributors of specialized products. This event also provides the opportunity to promote companies and is attended by company executives and managers. The event would begin on November 5, 2010 at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi.
Jamahuri Day is the marked as the day of Independence in Africa. It is a national events comprising of celebrations in schools, colleges, government offices. It is followed by many cultural events in many parts of the state as well. Since, 1964, this day is special in the life of every citizen of the country and is listed as a public holiday.
Date: 25 Nov- 27 Nov, 2010
Venue: Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
This is one of Kenya’s unique industrial events that promotes the appropriate use and power of electrical energy in the country. The Electrical Expo East Africa has attained international standards and is recognized as fair involving tourists, sellers, wholesalers of electrical appliances. This year, the event is expected to bring in more innovative modern appliances in the electrical market of the nation. Technology experts would also be part of the event. The power technologies displayed would include the use of generation, installation, transmission, and circuits. You can be part of this exhibition in the Safari Park Hotel of Kenya.
Date: Dec 02- Dec 04, 2010
Venue: Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Private Schools Expo will highlight private education system in the country. It will also focus on adults and independent education system. Poster and images are hung in the venue and awareness is spread about independent education, school life, encouraging parents for compulsory education. This exhibition is an initiative of the Maple Management Limited in Kenya. The event this year is scheduled from December 02- December 04 and the venue is Kenyatta International Conference. Kenya is the sport lovers’ paradise and the sports centers in Kenya house many sports events. Two main international sports centers are- Nyayo National Stadium and Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani. From athletics to swimming and gymnastic competitions are held in these reputed sports centers. Some international sports events in Kenya are-
- International Marathon Events
- Special Olympics Events in Kenya
- The Maralal International Camel Derby
Besides showing the Tourist Attractions in Kenya, many of the safaris also organizes trips to various athletic events in Kenya. The latest attraction for the sports lovers heading towards Kenya is the International Marathon Events conducted by Standard Chartered Bank. Not only the bank employee but also the interested foreign tourists can participate in this friendly meet. There are separate items for the international athletes, marathon runners, blind runners, office executives and the physically challenged participants.
Amongst the Kenya Current Events, most popular is the International Marathon Events. If your tour time matches with this race’s time, you can also enjoy Africa’s renowned camel race. Contact any safari organizer, they can provide you latest information about these Tourist Attractions in Kenya. Special Olympics Events are made for the physically challenged people those who want to prove their talents in world level. Another attraction of this country is its annually organized Kenya International Education Fair. This year this event is going to be held from 15th March,08 to 17th March,08. If you wish you can also be a part of this event.
Every year many traders from all over East and central Africa and its neighboring countries visit Kenya to join Kenya International Trade Exhibition. The great aim of this event is to make the national industrial products, services, technology and machinery win the international market.
So, join any of these events and make your Kenya Tours memorable forever.
