Nairobi International Education Fair 2025
Kenya is one of East Africa’s most promising education markets, with tens of thousands of students seeking global opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional studies every year. The Nairobi International Education Fair 2025 offers direct access to these well-prepared, English-speaking students from across Kenya and the East African region.
About the Fair
Organized by Lekkside Education Fair, one of Africa’s most established international education expo organizers, this event is part of a regional series connecting global institutions with high-potential African students.
With over a decade of experience, we’ve helped over 700 universities, colleges, and education service providers reach their ideal student audiences across Africa.
The Nairobi edition is strategically held in Kenya’s capital — a thriving education hub with strong infrastructure, top private and international schools, and a rapidly growing middle class eager for international academic pathways.
Who Attends
The Nairobi International Education Fair attracts a broad mix of motivated students, parents, and academic advisors from Kenya and neighboring East African countries such as Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.
Attendee Breakdown by Study Level:
- 50% Undergraduate students
- 25% Graduate (Master’s & PhD) students
- 10% High school & A-level students
- 15% Gap year, short course, and summer program seekers
Popular Fields of Interest:
- Arts & Creative Industries: 8%
- Architecture & Urban Design: 3%
- Business & Finance: 14%
- Education: 3%
- Engineering & IT: 18%
- Humanities & Social Sciences: 17%
- Medicine, Nursing, Life Sciences: 24%
- Law & International Relations: 9%
- Technical & Vocational Training: 4%
Visitor Types:
- 67% Students
- 14% Mature/working professionals
- 11% Parents and guardians
- 4% School counselors and agents
- 4% Others
Study Start Intentions:
- 79% Plan to start in 2025
- 16% Looking at 2026
- 5% Researching for 2027+
Who Should Exhibit
If your institution is looking to recruit in East Africa, this is the event for you. Ideal for:
- International universities and colleges
- Medical, law, and business schools
- Language schools and foundation programs
- Government education agencies and embassies
- Summer, gap year, and short-term programs
- Test prep companies and edtech platforms
- Accredited education consultants and visa providers
Exhibitor Testimonials
“Nairobi gave us access to high-quality student leads in a well-organized setting.”
“The energy and readiness of Kenyan students was impressive.”
“From logistics to student turnout, the Nairobi fair exceeded expectations.”
“We met students who had done their research and were ready to apply.”
Fair Highlights
- Held Twice Annually (Spring & Fall 2025): Time your recruitment around Kenya’s academic cycle.
- Seminar Sessions: Host talks and presentations to showcase your institution’s programs.
- Virtual Webinars Post-Fair: Extend engagement with follow-up online sessions.
- QRConnect™ Student Scanning: Instantly capture attendee information for follow-up.
- Post-Event Lead Push: Connect with all attendees via our centralized email campaign.
- School Visit Program: Use our School Visit Planner to reach key secondary and IB schools across Nairobi.
- Digital Marketing Exposure: Tap into our network of 1.3 million+ students, parents, and education professionals across Africa.
Why Nairobi?
Nairobi is a pan-African education hub, home to international schools, private academies, and regional campuses. The country’s growing demand for quality international education and its English-speaking population make it a prime recruitment destination.
Book Your Spot
📍 Event Name: Nairobi International Education Fair 2025
📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya
📆 Dates: Spring & Fall 2025
📧 Email: info@lekkside.com
🌍 Website: www.lekkside.com
We highly recommend you to make your registration as soon as possible as the places are limited.
