Kenya to Host International Industrial Expo To Advance Technological Innovation and Manufacturing Growth

NAIROBI, Kenya – Nairobi is set to host the Kenya Investment and Trade Fair 2024 from September 12th to 14th at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.

This seventh edition of the expo is poised to elevate Kenya’s manufacturing sector, providing a platform for industry leaders, government officials, and international stakeholders to converge and explore the latest technological advancements, products, and services shaping the region’s industrial landscape.

The Kenya Investment and Trade Fair, renowned for its role in driving industrial innovation, has established itself as a key venue for fostering strategic partnerships and unlocking new opportunities across Kenya and East Africa.

Gao Wei, Managing Director of Afripeak Expo Kenya Ltd, highlighted the event’s significance, stating, “The expo facilitates knowledge exchange and encourages the adoption of advanced technologies. Looking ahead, it will be instrumental in advancing East Africa’s ambition to become a leading industrial hub on the continent.”

Organized by Afripeak Expo Kenya in collaboration with the Kenya Investment Authority and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), this year’s expo aims to showcase the transformative evolution of the region’s industrial sector.

Gao emphasized the expo’s role in propelling economic growth, saying, “With rapid infrastructure development, urbanization, and a burgeoning middle class, the expo catalyzes economic growth and industrialization.”

Under the theme “Driving Growth in Kenya’s Manufacturing Sector,” the 2024 expo aligns with the Kenyan government’s objectives to enhance industrialization and generate employment.

Eric Rutto, President of KNCCI, announced that 12 member companies would participate, showcasing a diverse range of products, including crafts, industrial goods, electronics, machinery, logistics, and financial services.

The event is strategically timed, preceding the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), scheduled to commence on September 4th in China.

FOCAC serves as a crucial platform for diplomatic and economic dialogue between China and Africa, highlighting the importance of the Kenya Investment and Trade Fair in strengthening bilateral trade relations.

Gao noted 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, underscored the government’s commitment to supporting potential investors, stating, “We will provide 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.”