Africa Is A Planet has collaborated with the Global Exhibitions Inc. to host the Africa Hair Market exhibition, which is slated for Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Sarit Expo Centre.

The organization dedicated to boosting sustainability and empowering small enterprises has set up the innovative event with a Sh2,300 unique cost-effective way to exhibit on shelves.

This economy model offers startups and SMEs in the haircare, skincare, beauty, and fashion industries an affordable avenue to stage their products in an ultra-modern event space.

KNCCI CEO - Nairobi Chapter, Christine Mwende, noted that the Africa Hair Market will offer an accessible platform for SMEs to connect, network, and thrive in a sustainable way.

“We are committed to creating opportunities that drive growth for SMEs, particularly in industries with significant potential for job creation and innovation,” stated Mwende.

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Global Exhibitions Inc Country Director Edwin Masivo expressed their commitment to supporting the initiative that is aligned with the firm’s vision of inclusive business growth.

On his part, Africa Is A Planet Founder and Projects Manager Keith Oleng stated: “Our goal is to deliver a bustling market environment with a wide range of stakeholders exchanging value, using the economic and efficient potential of a state-of-the-art space like Sarit Expo Centre.”

For just Sh2,300, exhibitors will access:

• A well-lit flat shelf to display their products.

• Stickers with QR codes directing customers to their online platforms.

• Support from a sales representative guiding customer connections.

• Professional product photography.

• A feature in the event’s video podcast and post-event catalogue.

This new approach is designed to make it easier for Kenya’s most promising startups to showcase their work while keeping costs manageable.

In doing so, the Africa Hair Market is contributing directly to the ease of doing business metric in the country.

The event has garnered support from key stakeholders, including:

• Joramlocks (Gold Sponsor), a leader in hair solutions.

• Domiana Mwangangi of Skin Sol, empowering skincare innovation.

• Terry Muikamba, a media personality and founder of Her Way Studios, who is committed to connecting with and uplifting women-led businesses exhibiting at the event.

Adding to the value of this event is the co-located financial literacy conference, Hela Storytellas, now in its 5th edition.

Under the theme, “The Sharing Economy – Exploring how shared resources and responsibilities create the best value in Africa’s business landscape,” the talks will provide actionable financial insights tailored to the haircare, skincare, beauty, and fashion industries.

This conference offers attendees the tools and strategies required to succeed in the various fast-growing sectors while fostering collaboration, value-sharing, as well as creativity.

More than 700 visitors are expected to attend the innovative event, offering the exhibitors an unequalled visibility and opportunities to network.