National show
Kitale National Show (North Rift)
First held in 1956 under chairmanship of H.T. Lloyd; officially opened by Governor Sir Evelyn Baring in 1957.
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Dates in the published calendar
- 7–10 October 2026 — North Rift Showground, Kitale
About this show
First held in 1956 under chairmanship of H.T. Lloyd; officially opened by Governor Sir Evelyn Baring in 1957.
Elevated to national show status in 1999; name changed from Kitale Show to North Rift National Show.
Location
- About 1 km from Kitale town along the Eldoret–Kitale highway at the Lodwar junction
- About 8 km from Kitale airstrip
- Between Mt Elgon and the Cherangani hills
Counties typically served: Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Turkana
Stand rates
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Open space | KSh 15 per square ft |
| Own occupier building | KSh 20 per square ft |
| Society-owned building | KSh 25 per square ft |
| Small tent 10 ft × 10 ft | KSh 30,000 |
| Medium tent 20 ft × 20 ft | KSh 50,000 |
| Large tent 30 ft × 30 ft | KSh 80,000 |
Gate charges
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Perimeter adult | KSh 300 |
| Perimeter child | KSh 250 |
| Special party adult | KSh 250 |
| Special party child | KSh 200 |
| Y.F.C.K adult | KSh 250 |
| Y.F.C.K child | KSh 200 |
| Trade attendant | KSh 1,100 |
| Essential sticker | KSh 3,000 |
| Daily essential sticker | KSh 1,000 |
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Published: 15 July 2026 • Last updated: 15 July 2026
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