Nairobi will host the Kenya Investment and Trade Fair 2024 from September 12th to 14th at the Sarit Expo Centre.
This seventh edition of the expo is set to elevate Kenya’s manufacturing sector by providing a platform for industry leaders, government officials, and international stakeholders to explore the latest technological advancements, products, and services shaping the region’s industrial landscape.
The Kenya Investment and Trade Fair, recognized for driving industrial innovation, has become a vital venue for fostering strategic partnerships and unlocking new opportunities across Kenya and East Africa.
Gao Wei, Managing Director of Afripeak Expo Kenya Ltd, emphasized the event’s importance, stating, “The expo facilitates knowledge exchange and encourages the adoption of advanced technologies. It will be crucial in advancing East Africa’s ambition to become a leading industrial hub on the continent.”
Organized by Afripeak Expo Kenya in partnership with the Kenya Investment Authority and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), this year’s fair aims to highlight the transformative progress of the region’s industrial sector.
Gao further noted, “With rapid infrastructure development, urbanization, and a growing middle class, the expo catalyzes economic growth and industrialization.”
The 2024 expo, themed “Driving Growth in Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector,” aligns with the Kenyan government’s goals to enhance industrialization and generate employment opportunities.
Eric Rutto, President of KNCCI, revealed that 12 member companies will participate, showcasing a wide array of products including crafts, industrial goods, electronics, machinery, logistics, and financial services.
Strategically scheduled before the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which begins on September 4th in China, the expo underscores its role in strengthening bilateral trade relations. FOCAC is a key platform for diplomatic and economic dialogue between China and Africa.
Gao highlighted that China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for 14 years, with the Hunan province branch facilitating over Sh300 million in trade across various sectors in the past ten months.
Florence Benta Were, Managing Director of the Kenya Investment Authority, reaffirmed the government’s support for potential investors, stating, “We will offer comprehensive guidance on regulatory requirements, licensing, and investment processes. Our collaboration with the chambers of commerce will ensure a coordinated effort to promote trade and investment during the expo.”
