VIV Africa 2026 livestock expo in Rwanda

The VIV Africa 2026 Expo and Conference took place at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, focusing on investment and innovation within Africa’s poultry and livestock value chains.

During the opening, Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, outlined strategic goals to expand the agricultural sector, including targets to increase poultry meat production by 24 percent and egg production by 25 percent by 2029. To support these goals, the Rwandan government is offering customs exemptions and bureaucratic simplifications to position the country as a regional trade hub. The event also facilitated technology transfer through international participation from entities such as Turkey’s HasTavuk.

The expo concluded with record attendance, hosting 2,257 visitors from 69 countries. The program featured a Leadership Conference with over 30 speakers and an exhibition of 153 exhibitors. Discussions centered on strengthening the animal protein and agribusiness sectors, specifically addressing youth-led agribusiness, East African feed sovereignty through local sourcing, and the role of livestock cooperatives in market access.