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Viva Global Wine Expo Returns to Boost Kenya's Wine Culture

9/7/2025

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The Viva Global Wine Expo will return in 2025, marking its 25th anniversary after a six-year break.
The Expo seeks to enhance Kenya's wine culture by linking local consumers with global producers and improving hospitality training.
Kenyan consumers are moving towards personal preferences over brands, supported by educational events.
High taxation and parallel imports hinder the wine industry's growth and accessibility.
Kenya's wine production infrastructure is underdeveloped, heavily depending on imports, especially from South Africa.

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Story summary

The Viva Global Wine Expo will return in 2025, marking its 25th anniversary after a six-year break.
The Expo seeks to enhance Kenya's wine culture by linking local consumers with global producers and improving hospitality training.
Kenyan consumers are moving towards personal preferences over brands, supported by educational events.
High taxation and parallel imports hinder the wine industry's growth and accessibility.
Kenya's wine production infrastructure is underdeveloped, heavily depending on imports, especially from South Africa.