Africa is well blessed and highly favoured in many ways such that food & nutrition security should not be a big challenge to the continent. Cassava was introduced into Africa in Democratic Republic of Congo by Portuguese traders in the 16 th centuries [Okigbo, 1980] as a famine reserve crop, research has unveiled more benefits of the crop. Cassava is Africa’s NO.1 root crop, 2 nd most consumed after maize and is currently ranked the 4 th most important food crop in the world after maize, wheat and rice. It can be found in every region of Africa being utilized in different ways for different purpose. Lack of well structured consistent public awareness campaign about its numerous value chain benefits has undermined its usefulness and importance in food & nutrition security.

This first ever Cassava Trade Fair & Festival - East African Edition brings together experts and major stakeholders in Roots and Tuber Crops production, from farming to value addition all the way to the kitchen, dining tables and market places guided by one simple vision and principle, Simplifying food & nutrition security for the present and future generations.
International exhibitors in this great event will also have a once in a life time opportunity of witnessing some of the Natural Wonders of the world in the African Wildebeest migration that takes place every year within the same period as the Cassava Trade Fair & Festival-East African Edition, the African Big 5 Animals, the East African warm hospitality, rich culture, the amazing beautiful landscapes and much more, live, courtesy of the event organizers. God is great.

Why attend the Cassava Trade Fair & Festival - East African Edition?

Cassava Trade Fair & Festival organizes some of the most impactful multi-sectoral trade fairs and festivals on the potential of roots and tuber crops like cassava in providing sustainable food, nutrition and income security in East Africa.
We believe that through sensitization and adoption of simple yet effective value addition, cassava can help minimize over dependence on maize, maize based animal feeds, feed the nation, create employment, guarantee Africa food, nutrition and income security
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