26 - 28 June 2025Millennium Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Invest in East Africa's
infrastructure industry

Protentional opportunities within the region

East Africa is one of the most dynamic regions in Africa, experiencing rapid growth and an increasing demand for infrastructure solutions.

Key growth drivers:

 

Rapid economic
growth

East Africa’s GDP is projected to rise from 1.5% in 2023 to 5.7% by 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing regions.

Population
growth

The region’s population is expanding at one of the fastest rates in Africa, with a 5.8% increase expected between 2025 and 2026, fueling demand for essential infrastructure.

Tourism
surge

Tourism is expected to double by 2025, with visitor numbers projected to reach 14 million, significantly boosting/ increasing the need for transport, hospitality and related infrastructure.

Rising water
demand

Water consumption across the region is set to rise by 283% by 2030, creating a pressing need for sustainable water infrastructure solutions.

Growing urban
waste

Urban waste volumes are projected to increase by 60–74% by 2030, highlighting the critical demand for modern waste management systems.

Government-backed development

Governments across East Africa are actively investing in infrastructure, with numerous large-scale, strategic projects already underway to support future growth.

East Africa's market potential

Infrastructure categories:

$232bn

Power
infrastructure

$134bn

Transport
infrastructure

$18bn

Water
infrastructure

$10bn

Communications
infrastructure

$394mn

Waste
infrastructure

See what’s building: East Africa project map

Explore a visual overview of key ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects across the region, from power and transportation to water and waste management.

Power- $232bn

  1. JER Green Hydrogen Project in Mozambique – $30bn
  2. Uganda Nuclear Power Plant – $25bn
  3. Kenya Nuclear Power Plant – $20bn
  4. Ethiopia Nuclear Power Plant – $10bn
  5. Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Dam – $5.2bn

Transportation - $134bn

  1. Bagamoyo Port – $10bn
  2. LAPSSET Railway – $7.1bn
  3. Bishoftu Airport – $5bn
  4. Nairobi Malaba Railway Phase 2 Section B Naivasha Kisumu – $3.7bn
  5. Techobanine Port – $3bn

Water - $18bn

  1. Gwayi-Shangani Dam – $4.5bn
  2. Mapai Dam – $1bn
  3. Kikonge Multi-Purpose Dam – $900mn
  4. Thwake Multipurpose Dam – $800mn
  5. Mugeba Dam – $700mn

Communications - $10bn

  1. Kenya Green Energy Data Center – $9bn
  2. China-Africa Bamboo Center – $60mn
  3. Raxio Data Center Mozambique – $50mn
  4. JIB1 Data Centre – $40mn
  5. Somalia National Communication Authority Data Center – $30mn

Waste - $394mn

  1. Pomona Waste to Energy Plant – $341mn
  2. Kakamega Waste to Energy Plant – $53mn

Be part of the region’s transformation

Join industry leaders and government decision-makers at the forefront of East Africa’s infrastructure boom. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the region’s transformation.