Kenya–India business and investment ties are set to gain fresh momentum following the announcement of the Lohana International Business Forum Expo 2026, scheduled for 30–31 January and 1 February 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
The global forum is being spearheaded by Dr. Bimal Kantaria, Director of Lohana International, Managing Director of Elgon Kenya, and Chairman of the United Asian Network (UAN) in Kenya. Over the years, the Expo has evolved into a major international platform connecting businesses, investors, and professionals across Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.
For Kenya, the event presents a strategic avenue to strengthen bilateral trade, investment partnerships, and professional collaboration with India — one of the country’s key trading partners and a major source of agricultural inputs, pharmaceuticals, technology, and manufacturing expertise.
The 2026 edition is expected to draw a diverse mix of entrepreneurs, SMEs, multinational firms, and professional service providers, with organisers confirming that participation is open to both Lohana and non-Lohana businesses. This inclusive approach is designed to widen access to Indian markets and global value chains, particularly for emerging economies.
A notable addition this year is the introduction of dedicated professional forums for lawyers, accountants, doctors, and other specialists, reflecting growing demand for structured dialogue around cross-border regulation, investment structuring, healthcare collaboration, and professional mobility.
According to organisers, the Expo’s growth mirrors rising interest in South–South trade, with India increasingly positioned as a gateway for African enterprises seeking scale, technology transfer, and diversified export destinations.
The forum comes at a time when Kenya is actively pursuing expanded export markets, foreign direct investment, and stronger private-sector-led growth, making platforms that facilitate direct business-to-business engagement particularly relevant.
With no registration or entrance fees, the organisers aim to prioritise participation, networking depth, and deal-making outcomes rather than exclusivity, reinforcing the Expo’s positioning as a results-driven global business convening.