[PHOTOS] Ruto officially opens Nairobi Trade Fair

The Nairobi trade fair is set to run till Saturday, September 30, 2023.

In Summary
  • The trade fair seeks to embrace sustainable agriculture and cutting-edge technologies.
  • The President said agriculture and trade directly affect the performance of other sectors.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
InPictures
27 September 2023 - 20:59
President William Ruto when he opened the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
President William Ruto when he opened the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto on Wednesday officially opened the Nairobi Trade Fair.

The Nairobi Trade Fair will see over 300 local and international exhibitors showcase their innovations.

President William Ruto when he opened the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
President William Ruto when he opened the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Image: PCS

The Nairobi trade fair is set to run till Saturday, September 30, 2023.

The trade fair seeks to embrace sustainable agriculture and cutting-edge technologies to drive economic growth while safeguarding the environment.

President William Ruto speaking during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
President William Ruto speaking during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
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Ruto said elevating the Nairobi National Agricultural Show to an international trade fair was informed by agriculture being the prime mover of the nation’s economic activity.

The President said agriculture and trade directly affect the performance of other sectors and are also affected by the activity in other spheres of economic pursuit.

Exhibitions during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Exhibitions during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Image: PCS
Presentation during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Presentation during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
President William Ruto when he opened the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
President William Ruto when he opened the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto taken through exhibitions during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
President William Ruto taken through exhibitions during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Image: PCS
Farmers showcasing livestock during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Farmers showcasing livestock during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Farmers showcasing livestock during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Farmers showcasing livestock during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
A cow being showcased during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
A cow being showcased during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Presentation during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Presentation during the official opening of the Nairobi Trade Fair on September 27, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE

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