In its 21st edition, the exhibition which runs for three weeks also attracted eight new countries.
Speaking in a press conference yesterday, the PSF Chief Executive Officer, Steven Ruzibiza said that the new exhibiting countries are Nepal, Bénin, Japan, Gambia, Togo, Congo Brazzaville, Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast.
He said that for the first time, they received over 70 new exhibitors and makes a total of all exhibitors to 500. Among the exhibitors, 300 are Rwandans and 200 are foreigners.
“Particularly, this year, the majority of products are Made in Rwanda and the number of exhibitors continue to augment,” he explained.
Last year, the fair was attended by 433 companies including 289 from Rwanda.
Having increased number of exhibitors, according to Ruzibiza, helps attracting more foreign exhibitors.
Ruzibiza said that in this year’s exhibition, Made in Rwanda has been highlighted.
“People should embrace using locally made products; this exhibition is one aspect showing that Rwanda has industries. In October this year, we also anticipate another exhibition particularly for Made in Rwanda products,” he explained.
Taking place at Gikondo Expo Ground, payment for entrance in this year’s fair has gone cashless, with expo goers using Tap&Go cards usually used by Kigali public transport users.
The exhibition starts Thursday with official opening event set on Friday. It will run until August 15th 2018.
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