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Construction industry in Kenya bounces back, driven by new innovations

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From left: Giuseppe Manenti, Director of the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) Nairobi; Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President at dmg events; and a guest during the opening of the Big 5 Construct Kenya 2025.[Courtesy]

Kenya’s construction sector is showing signs of recovery as investors, developers, and government agencies focus on innovation and sustainability to counter rising costs and financing constraints.

The 8th edition of Big 5 Construct Kenya opened this week at Nairobi’s bringing together more than 150 exhibitors from over 20 countries, The three-day exhibition, running until November 7, showcases new construction technologies and sustainable solutions aimed at driving the country’s infrastructure and housing agenda under Vision 2030.

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