Kenya Billiards Federation will lead a number of African buyers to attend TBE2025

• June 17, 2025

Martin Kihato from the Kenya Pool And Billiards Federation (KPBF) will lead a group of African buyers to attend TBE 2025 for procurement. Kenya represents a rapidly growing market of billiards products, especially for 7-foot English-style billiards tables. As the Director of Billiards Events for East, Central, and Southern Africa, Mr. Kihato aims to collaborate with exhibitors of 7-foot tables to bring high-quality, great-value products to Kenya and boost the growth of the local billiards industry.

The Kenya Pool And Billiards Federation (KPBF) is the official governing body for billiards in Kenya, focused on promoting the billiard sport, organizing competitions, and fostering international collaborations.

Analysis of Kenya's Billiards Market

Based on data from the International Cue Sports Federation (ICU) and local sports authorities, Kenya's billiards market has shown steady growth in recent years. Although its absolute scale may be smaller compared to mature markets in Europe and America, the growth rate is particularly significant given Kenya's large population and rapid economic development. According to the latest survey, Kenya has tens of thousands of registered billiards enthusiasts, and this number continues to rise.

1.Age Groups：Youth and young adults dominate the market, with active billiards clubs in schools and universities attracting widespread student participation. Young professionals and college students are also key consumer groups, who enjoy billiards as leisure and a social activity.

2.Gender Dynamics：Despite traditional gender perceptions associating competitive sports with men, women in Kenya show equally strong interest. Female participation extends beyond casual play to competitive tournaments, reflecting progress toward gender equality.

3.Regional Distribution：Nairobi, as the capital, has the highest concentration of billiards facilities, including professional clubs and well-equipped venues. However, as sports infrastructure expands to rural areas, smaller towns are witnessing a surge in popularity, indicating broader market diffusion.

4.Consumer Patterns：Beyond traditional membership-based clubs, online booking systems and mobile apps offer greater convenience. Household-sized tables are also becoming popular for in-home entertainment.

Kenya's billiards market is currently in a phase of accelerated development. Through precise market segmentation and targeted development strategies, it is poised to achieve even greater growth in the coming years. TBE 2025 looks forward to partnering with exhibitors to unlock the potential of this promising market.