All set for the 24th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair in Juba, South Sudan

All set for the 24th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair in Juba, South Sudan

Written on 24 October 2024. Posted in Trade

​ …with more than 1,500 Exhibitors from EAC Partner States expected to attend

East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania, 24^th October, 2024: The stage is set for the 24th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair, scheduled to take place from 26^th October - 5^th November, 2024 in Juba, South Sudan.

This year's trade fair themed: Promotional of unique innovation and skills development amongst EAC MSMEs expected to be a landmark event, showcasing the dynamism of small and medium-sized enterprises across the East African.

The objective of the trade fair is promoting trade, investment, and economic growth within the region by providing a platform for entrepreneurs, businesses, and stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and explore new market opportunities. The event is expected to draw participants from all EAC Member States, including Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Federal Republic of Somalia, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania and the host nation South Sudan.

The 24^th edition will feature a daily symposium aimed at enhancing awareness on and the capacity of MSMEs. The symposia will address matters such as elimination of Non-tariff Barriers, Financing of MSMEs Activities, Enhancing Research and Development of MSMEs production, Exploring opportunities under the AfCFTA, formalisation of MSMEs businesses and business opportunities in South Sudan.

The fair will also showcase cultural diversity performances and exhibitions, celebrating the rich heritage of the EAC Partner States.

Speaking ahead of the MSMEs Trade Fair, the EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Customs, Trade and Monetary Affairs, Ms. Annette Ssemuwemba, welcomed all participants to the trade fair.

"We are excited to welcome participants from across the region to Juba for this dynamic event. The trade fair represents a vital opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their contributions to the economy, share experiences, and build lasting connections that will help drive our regional growth," added Ms. Ssemuwemba.

The Deputy Secretary General said that the fair is expected to attract thousands of visitors, including business owners, practitioners, policymakers and members of the general public, all eager to explore the unique offerings and innovations presented by the MSMEs of East Africa.

For more information, details, and updates leading up to the fair, please visit us at www.eac.int/juakali

Notes to Editors

The first Trade Fair was held in Arusha in November 1999 during the historic event of signing of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community. Subsequent to the success of the Arusha Trade Fair, the EAC Heads of State directed that the Trade Fair be held annually on rotational basis among the EAC Partner States so as to enhance and revamp the socio-economic integration of the people of East Africa, opening up new market frontiers for their products while bridging up the knowledge and technological gaps between them.

Since then annual exhibitions have been held in Nairobi (2000 and 2001), Kampala (2002), Dar-es-Salaam (2003), Mombasa (2004), Kampala (2005), Dar es Salaam (2006), Nairobi 2007, Kigali (2008) Dar es Salaam (2009), Kampala (2011), Bujumbura (2012), Nairobi (2013), Kigali (2014), Dar es Salaam 2015), Kampala (2016), Bujumbura (2017), Eldoret (2018), Kigali (2019), Mwanza (2021), Kampala (2022) and Bujumbura (2023).

For more information, please contact:

Simon Peter Owaka
Senior Public Relations Officer
Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Department
EAC Secretariat
Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255 768 552087
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

About the East African Community Secretariat:

The East African Community (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organisation of eight (8) Partner States, comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of South Sudan, the Republic of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The Federal Republic of Somalia was admitted into the EAC bloc by the Summit of EAC Heads of State on 24^th November, 2023 and became a full member on 4^th March, 2024.

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