THE NAIVASHA HORTIFAIR EXPO 2025; SAFE APPARELS ON PPE, UNIFORMS & SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Theme: “Nurturing Innovation for Sustainable Growth”
On 19th–20th September 2025, Sarai Afrique Limited - Safe Apparels had the privilege of participating in the Naivasha Hortifair Expo—a key gathering for stakeholders in Kenya’s horticultural and agribusiness sectors. The event brought together industry leaders, suppliers, innovators, and producers under the inspiring theme “Nurturing Innovation for Sustainable Growth.”
As a leading PPE supplier in Kenya and a trusted workwear and uniforms company, this theme resonates strongly with our mission. We believe that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and innovative uniforms are essential for driving sustainable growth in agriculture and beyond.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EXPO
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EMERGING TRENDS IN PPE & UNIFORMS
One of the most striking highlights from the Expo was the rising demand for specialized and innovative workwear in Kenya. Exhibitors showcased new designs like padded overalls, spray suits, raincoats, and even the unique dungaree Eskimo—clear proof that innovative PPE is shaping the future of workwear.
While these products come at higher prices, consumers are increasingly willing to invest in added comfort, durability, and functionality. This trend inspires us to keep innovating while upholding our commitment to affordable, high-quality safety apparel.
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Through discussions with industry stakeholders, we gained valuable knowledge on:
Production management – Best practices to streamline processes.
Labor handling – Practical approaches to managing teams and machine operators.
Pricing structures – Benchmarking to stay competitive while upholding quality PPE standards.
These insights will help us refine our strategies, remain competitive, and deliver greater value to our clients.
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BUILDING VALUABLE CONNECTIONS
We engaged with over 20 organizations in agribusiness and allied industries, including exporters, seed companies, crop nutrition specialists, and chemical suppliers. Interactions with companies such as Organics Crop Care K Ltd, Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya, Ecolite Minerals Kenya Limited, Simlaw Seeds Co. Ltd, Murphy Chemicals Ltd, Crop Nuts Group, Chiromo Fertilizers Ltd, Amiran Chemicals Osho Chemicals, Kenagro suppliers Limited, Omnia Nutriology, and many others opened new doors for collaboration.
These interactions gave us a deeper understanding of the evolving safety and apparels needs of agricultural and agribusiness companies.
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BRAND VISIBILITY
Our team actively distributed brochures and engaged with visitors throughout the event, ensuring they left with a clear understanding of who we are and what we stand for. This strengthened our brand visibility and positioned Safe Apparels as a trusted and reliable provider of innovative PPE and uniforms in Kenya.
WHY THE THEME RESONATES WITH US
The theme “Nurturing Innovation for Sustainable Growth” aligns directly with our mission at Safe Apparels.
We are committed to:
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Innovating in PPE and Uniform design to meet the evolving needs of industries.
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Prioritizing safety and comfort for workers, which directly contributes to higher productivity and sustainability.
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Supporting businesses in agriculture and other sectors with reliable, affordable, and high-quality apparel solutions.
The Naivasha Hortifair Expo was a rich learning experience for us at Safe Apparels. We left the event inspired by the innovations on display, encouraged by the strong networks built, and determined to keep contributing to sustainable growth through quality PPE and Uniforms.
We are excited about the future collaborations and opportunities this event has opened for us, and we look forward to translating these insights into better solutions for our clients.
PPE & SAFETY APPARELS FOR HORTICULTURE AND AGRICULTURE
Protective Clothing & Workwear: Overalls/Coveralls, Spray Suits, Dustcoats.
Head & Face Protection: Face Shields & Visors, Helmets.
Hand Protection: Chemical-Resistant Gloves, Cut-Resistant Gloves, Cotton Gloves.
Foot Protection: Gumboots / Safety Boots, Steel-Toe Safety, Slip-Resistant Boots.
Respiratory Protection: Respirators / Masks (N95, Half-Mask Respirators), Dust Masks.
Eye Protection: Safety Goggles; UV-Protected Safety Glasses.
Hearing Protection: Earplugs / Earmuffs.