A four-member Indian delegation, led by Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, will visit Kenya from January 19 to 21, 2026. The purpose is to represent India's defence manufacturing and export ecosystem at the third India-Kenya Defence Exhibition and Seminar in Nairobi on January 19, 2026. The event will feature 20 Indian defence companies from the public and private sectors, showcasing a range of defence products and services. The High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Dr. Adarsh Swaika, will also attend. The Secretary will meet with officials from the Kenyan Government and Defence Forces to promote Indian defence manufacturing and explore collaboration opportunities.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for defence.
India-Kenya Defence Exhibition & Seminar: A biennial event promoting defence cooperation and trade between India and Kenya.
Kenya: The country being visited by the Indian delegation to attend the Defence Exhibition & Seminar.
Brand India scheme: A scheme to promote Indian manufacturing, under which the exhibition is being organized.
Ministry of Defence
Secretary (Defence Production) to lead Indian
delegation to Kenya for 3rd India-Kenya Defence
Exhibition & Seminar
20 Indian companies to showcase wide range of defence
products
प्रव तथ: 17 JAN 2026 7:55PM by PIB Delhi
A four-member Indian delegation, led by Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar will be on
an official visit to Kenya from January 19 to 21, 2026. The Secretary (Defence Production) will represent
India's defence manufacturing and export ecosystem at the third India–Kenya Defence Exhibition and
Seminar organised under the Brand India scheme of Department of Defence Production, scheduled to be
held in Nairobi on January 19, 2026.
The event will witness participation from 20 Indian defence companies from both public and private
sectors, showcasing a wide range of defence products and services. The High Commissioner of India to
Kenya Dr Adarsh Swaika will also attend the event. The visit reflects the Government of India's vision to
strengthen defence industrial cooperation and exports.
During the visit, the Secretary (Defence Production) will also hold meetings with the officials of the
Government of Kenya and Kenya Defence Forces. The focus of the bilateral meetings will be on
promoting India's indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities and exploring opportunities for mutual
collaboration.
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