The infrastructure construction in East Africa is entering a period of intensive promotion: the 5th International Architecture Expo in Uganda opened in Kampala from August 6th to 8th, the second phase contract of the 100 MW photovoltaic power plant in Kishap, Tanzania was officially signed on July 27th, and the construction of the 31.5 billion shilling Bomas International Convention Center complex in Kenya is steadily progressing. The three projects cover three major fields: energy, exhibitions, and construction, with a total investment scale of over 300 million US dollars. The East African home building materials market is ushering in a new round of growth window.

The Architecture Expo opens in Kampala

The 5th International Architecture Fair, jointly organized by the Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development of Uganda and institutions such as India's ETSIPL, will be held from August 6th to 8th, 2026 at the UMA exhibition hall in Lugogo, Kampala. More than 100 exhibitors from India, China, Türkiye, Germany and other countries demonstrated prefabricated buildings, building automation, renewable energy and other technological achievements, and it is expected that more than 10000 people will visit. The Expo aligns with Uganda's Fourth National Development Plan's key deployment of sustainable infrastructure and planned urbanization. The government uses this opportunity to promote frameworks such as national housing policies, urban policies, digital land information systems, and building energy efficiency guidelines.

Tanzania Photovoltaic Power Plant Phase II Signed Contract

On July 27, 2026, Tanzania Power Supply Company signed the Kishap Solar Phase II contract with the French Tunisian consortium, with a contract amount of approximately 20.47 billion shillings (approximately 77.3 million US dollars), an installed capacity of 100 megawatts, and a construction period of 17 months. The first phase of 50 MW photovoltaic power station was connected to the grid in March 2026, making it Tanzania's first grid connected utility level photovoltaic power station. Two phases totaling 150 megawatts, with a total investment of 323 billion shillings, and preferential loans provided by the French Development Agency. The installed capacity of solar energy in Tanzania is only 65 megawatts, accounting for 1.44% of the total installed capacity of the power grid. The government aims to increase the proportion of renewable energy from 61.8% to 75% by 2030. Keywords: International News Network, Energy, Architecture

The Nairobi Conference Center is steadily advancing

The Kenyan Tourism Minister Miyano inspected the construction site of the Pomas International Convention Center Complex. The project has an investment of 31.5 billion shillings (about 244 million dollars) and a construction area of 323500 square meters. It is jointly constructed by the Kenyan KDF Engineering Brigade and Türkiye Suma Tourism. 11000 conference centers and supporting facilities will be built. Regional Commissioner Oniancha stated that the three flagship projects are progressing smoothly and have provided employment opportunities for nearly 5000 young people. The complex will consolidate Kenya's position as the preferred destination for international conferences and exhibitions, drive the development of the hotel, transportation, and logistics industries, and enhance Nairobi's competitiveness among African conference cities.Editor/Gao Xue