Kenya’s construction pipeline, valued at roughly KSh3.4 trillion (about $26 billion), will be a central theme of the ninth Big 5 Construct Kenya exhibition scheduled for 21 to October 23 at the Sarit Expo Centre.
The pipeline follows a 6.8 per cent expansion in 2025 after a 0.7 per cent contraction in 2024, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Economic Survey 2026.
Construct Africa reports that Kenya accounts for 64.4 per cent of the identified construction project value in East Africa, making it the region’s largest market by project size.
More than 150 exhibitors from over 25 countries are expected to attend, showcasing products and services across twelve construction-related sectors including building materials, concrete and cement, construction equipment, digital construction, HVACR, MEP systems, intelligent buildings and modular construction.
Country pavilions will feature participants from China, Egypt, Germany, Italy and Türkiye, while international firms such as Liebherr, RIB Software, MC-Bauchemie, Ceramica Cleopatra and Silkcoat Paint Company will be present alongside Kenyan companies including Kohler East Africa, Henkel Kenya, Wood Products Kenya, Elite Tools, King Tiles and Neuce Paints.
A new Big 5 Impact Trail will highlight lower-impact and resource-efficient construction solutions, with exhibitors like Knauf Gypsum Tanzania, National Paints Factories, ProNature and The Supreme Industries.
The programme includes more than 25 sessions covering architecture, design, project management, technology, innovation, sustainability and contracting, with speakers expected from the Ministry of Roads and Transport, the National Construction Authority, the Architectural Association of Kenya and the International Federation of Consulting Engineers.
“Kenya’s substantial project pipeline is creating demand for a broad range of products, expertise and specialist services, opening opportunities for companies looking to expand their presence in East Africa,” said Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President at dmg events, the exhibition organiser.
Heijmans added, “Across the three days, professionals will have the opportunity to see solutions first-hand, exchange knowledge with peers and have practical conversations around the projects and requirements driving the market.”
Industry participants note that the sector’s rebound has been driven by continued infrastructure activity and private construction, although developers still face high financing costs, rising input prices and delivery constraints.
The construction sector remains a key pillar of Kenya’s Vision 2030 agenda, with ongoing and planned projects expected to sustain demand throughout the value chain.
