The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has once again demonstrated excellence at the ongoing Nairobi International Trade Fair (NITF) 2025, emerging top with a total of 24 awards—an impressive improvement from the 11 awards it received in 2024.
This year’s Trade Fair theme is: “Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth.” MOD’s Pavilion features 34 exhibitors, including the three Services—Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force, and Kenya Navy—as well as Defence Controlled Units, MOD Agencies, and Strategic Communications.
Entertainment at the Pavilion is provided by KDF Bands, the Maroon Commandos, Yellow Wagoners, and Falcons Band, who continue to engage and entertain visitors.
MOD scooped First Position in 10 Judging Classes, including; Best National Government Ministry Stand, Best Stand that Promotes National Cohesion and Integration Development, Best Local Manufacturer’s Stand (Non-Consumables), Best Stand in Research and Development (Education), Best Tertiary Level Education Institution Stand (Other Than University), Best Display and Presentation in Insurance Services, Stand that Best Interprets Current Show Theme, Best Medium Trade Stand (Commercial and Industrial), Best Local Manufacturer’s Stand (Consumables) and Best Innovation and Invention Stand.
MOD also emerged second in eight other categories, and third in six categories. Total awards to MOD for 2025 are twenty-four (24), a notable improvement from 2024 when MOD won a total of eleven (11) awards– five (5) position one (1), six (6) positions two (2) and two (2) position three (3).
The Trade Fair was officially opened by President Dr. William Samoei Ruto, Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, on 1st October 2025. During his visit, he toured the MOD Pavilion, engaged with personnel, and later presented trophies—including the ten 1st-place awards earned by MOD—at the NITF Arena.
Earlier, in a tour of the pavilion on 30th September 2025, Chief of the Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, accompanied by Commander Kenya Army, Lieutenant General David Ketter, Commander Kenya Air Force, Major General Bernard Waliula, General Officers and Senior Officers, commended the participants managing the MOD stands for the efforts to align the displays with this year’s theme.
“I am impressed by the quality of the displays I have seen today. It is incumbent on us to continue to uphold MOD’s high standards in everything we do here. We must ensure that members of the public who visit our displays leave with a better understanding of the Ministry and KDF”, said General Kahariri at the end of the tour.
The 2025 NITF, which began on 29th September, concludes on 5th October 2025. The public is encouraged to visit the MOD Pavilion to interact with personnel and learn more about the Ministry’s operations.
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