Building and Construction

With demand for 200k+ affordable housing units per year and government commitment to infrastructure development, Kenya’s construction industry is booming. Growing at over 11% from 2020–2024, you can invest in an array of opportunities in the sector, including affordable housing development and transport and infrastructure.

Sector snapshot
5.5%
GDP contribution
11%
Growth (2020-2024)
230k
Employees across the public and private sectors
$16Bn
Sector output (2024)
$35Mn
Cement Exports (2024)
Get in touch with the construction and building sector investments lead
Laban Mburu
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Strategic investment opportunities for your growth include

$1.8Bn
projected market size in 2024
Government aims to develop over 200,000 units per year through to 2030
Specific opportunities include modular construction, housing finance, and green construction materials
Active players
$31Bn
projected market size in 2024
Opportunities include Public-Private Partnership concessions for road infrastructure, rail corridors, and construction of highways and expressways
Active players

Latest building and construction

opportunities

Building and construction
23.8Mn
Validated concept
Mombasa

Greenville mixed-use development

Mixed-use township with housing, hospital, and commercial spaces.

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Building and construction
169.2Mn
Validated concept
Machakos

Athi river residential estate

6,934 affordable housing units under BOT.

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Agriculture and livestock Building and construction
47Mn
Validated concept
Isiolo

Isiolo meat, airport & city development

Halal meat processing and export hub integrated with airport modernization and urban infrastructure.

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