Kenya's Sh3.35 Trillion Construction Pipeline Set to Drive Sector Demand
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Kenya's construction sector is set for increased activity as a Sh3.35 trillion ($26 billion) project pipeline drives demand for building materials, equipment and specialist services.
Kenya's construction sector is set for increased activity as a Sh3.35 trillion ($26 billion) pipeline of projects drives demand for building materials, equipment and specialised services.
The outlook will be showcased at the ninth edition of Big 5 Construct Kenya, scheduled for October 21 to 23 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, which will bring together more than 150 exhibitors from over 25 countries.
The sector rebounded strongly in 2025, expanding by 6.8 percent after contracting by 0.7 percent in 2024, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Economic Survey 2026. Kenya accounts for 64.4 percent of the value of identified construction projects in East Africa, according to Construct Africa, making it the region's largest market for planned construction activity.
"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 will cover 12 construction-related sectors, including building materials, construction equipment, digital construction, concrete and cement, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. International firms including Liebherr, RIB Software, MC-Bauchemie, Ceramica Cleopatra and Silkcoat Paint Company are expected to take part, alongside Kenyan companies such as Kohler East Africa, Henkel Kenya, Wood Products Kenya, Elite Tools and King Tiles. China, Egypt, Germany, Italy and Turkiye will also have country pavilions.
The event will introduce the Big 5 Impact Trail, a showcase of eco-friendly construction products and technologies, alongside a CPD-certified talks programme featuring more than 25 sessions. The construction industry remains a key component of Kenya's Vision 2030 development agenda, with infrastructure, housing, commercial developments and industrial projects expected to sustain demand across the construction value chain.