The 12th Buildexpo Kenya International Trade Exhibition, to be held from 12-14 November 2009, is all set to present over 10,000 products, equipment and machinery from over 30 countries.
The number of exhibitors and visitors in 2009 is expected to rise by at least 25% since an aggressive campaign has been launched while celebrating the event's 12th birthday. Trade visitors from all over East and Central African countries are being invited directly and in collaboration with several regional trade bodies in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia and Mozambique.
Though Kenya by itself is one of the biggest markets in Africa, major emphasis is being laid upon attracting traders and importers from neighboring countries. The experience and comments of exhibitors at previous events indicate substantial gains from unexpected foreign visitors and we strongly feel that a rise in such statistics would ensure business specially for the foreign participants who form almost 80 - 85% of the exhibition.
Why Kenya?
With its own population of approximately 34 million, Kenya also caters to the regional East African market of over 380 million consumers. In simple words, it is the largest importer and re-exporter of goods to neighbouring African countries. This is mainly due to Kenya's geographic location on the east coast with a well facilitated sea port in Mombasa.
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