Nairobi is set to play host to the AgroFoodpack Exhibition which seeks to boost local enterprises’ production capacity.
The three-day expo set for September 2 -4 at the Sarit Centre is organized by MXM Exhibitors –Dubai based event firm. “This expo provides a platform for technology transfer, boosting inter-trade and enhancing the opening of the gateway between Kenya and other 16 countries from Europe and Asian nations. It is indeed a boost to attracting foreign direct investments,” said Mudasir Mohammed, MXM, Expo organizer.
This expo targets both entrepreneurs in the Agricultural and manufacturing sectors drawn from countries like Burundi, China, France, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and UAE. “Agricultural and manufacturing are part of Kenya’s Big Four Agenda and we must connect local firms to new technology to drive growth within these two sectors, by doing so we shall be spurring their growth hence they can double their production capacity and create better jobs for Kenyans,” said Mudasir.
The AgroFoodpack Exhibition is covering segments Agro, Dairy and Poultry, Grains and Storage, Food and Flavors, Biscuits, Cakes, Packaging and processing Machines, Plastics, etc. Some of the major participants are Aytav Poultry, Vitalac, Cbl group, Altinbilek, Milltech, Meyer Corp, Sama Engineering, Fast cables, PEL and Windsor Machines.
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Hekmat Al Jaziri -Aytav Poultry firm highlights that forging a partnership between Kenya and exhibiting countries is key in unlocking the potential for both parties.
“I believe that will end up signing MOUs that benefits both players, for instance, we can be their agents in our countries and they can be our local partners here in Kenya,” he said.
The expo is expected to create a pathway for technology innovators, producers, suppliers, and buyers to exploit up-and-coming opportunities in one of the world’s most attractive business spots.
SOURCE: Capital business
