EABC and ASK Holds the ''EAC Day'' on 5TH October 2012

The East African Business Council (EABC) and the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) in collaboration with the East African Community (EAC) holds the ‘’East African Community Day’’ The EABC and the ASK held the ‘’EAC Day’’ during the just concluded Nairobi International Trade Fair held between 01st and 07th October, 2012. 05th October was designated “EAC Day’’ and set aside to celebrate the EAC Integration and to showcase businesses that are in the forefront of taking advantage of the EAC Integration process. The celebration which included exhibitions, a luncheon and an evening cocktail drew participants from across the private sector businesses across the EAC and beyond. The days’ broad aim was to recognize the efforts of various companies in Kenya that consciously and consistently continue to pursue the East African objectives. The inaugural EAC day for this year was set to be held alongside the Nairobi International Trade Fair on 5th October, 2012 and formed the climax of the Nairobi International Trade Fair which took place from 01st to 07th October, 2012. The event brought together hundreds of exhibitors from over twenty different countries, mainly from Africa, Europe, Asia and the East African region. Objectives of the event were: 1. To showcase those businesses that have a regional outlook as well as those that are looking to expand across the region. 2. To appreciate the private sector participation in EAC integration and to embrace the East African Spirit. 3. To expose the private sector members from the EAC region to business opportunities in Kenya. 4. To expose the private sector members to the international opportunities provided by international trading partners like China, India and others represented in the trade fair; and 5. To expose the EAC private sector to networking opportunities and knowledge sharing experiences with international businesses.