Nairobi to Host the 4th Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) Nairobi 2025 in April

Kenya is set to host the 4th Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) Nairobi 2025 between 24th and 16th April 2025 at the Sarit Expo Center. The event is organized under the theme “Unleashing the Power of Sustainability and Innovation in Fashion” is expected to attract bout 1000 participants international experts present and discuss important topics including sustainability – finance – Empowerment – manufacturing – logistics and investment opportunities.

The 3rd edition of the East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW) 2024 concluded with remarkable success, drawing in 2,150 visitors from over 30 countries over the course of three days at the same venue. This premier event, which showcased the best in the textile, leather, and fashion industries across East Africa, proved to be an invaluable platform for networking, innovation, and sustainable development.

Our Opening Ceremony will feature welcome remarks and keynote addresses from:

  • H.E. Dr. Juma Mukhwana, CBS – Principal Secretary, State Department for Industry, Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry (MITI), Kenya
  • Mr. Skander Negasi – CEO of Trade and Fairs Group, Germany (Organizer)
  • Mr. Alexander von Fierley – Deputy Head of Mission, German Embassy (Nairobi)
  • Mr. Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth – Deputy Secretary General, East African Community (EAC)
  • Mr. Richard Davies – Textiles & Apparel, Deputy Director Gatsby Africa
  • Ms. Tally Einav – UNIDO, Head of Office and Representative to Kenya, Comoros, Eritrea, Seychelles and South, Sudan
  • Mr. Nicholas Mudungwe – Executive Director, Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI)