NAIROBI, Kenya – The ninth edition of Big 5 Construct Kenya has concluded with promising business leads, industry connections and growing demand for quality construction products and innovative building solutions.
The three-day exhibition, which took place at the Sarit Centre Expo from Wednesday, October 21 to Friday, October 23, featured more than 150 exhibiting brands from over 25 countries.
The Big 5 Construct 2026 edition provided a platform for manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, and industry professionals, who praised this year’s edition for strong business leads and its focus on sustainable construction.
What exhibitors said about Big 5 Construct 2026
Jafree Traders, an exhibitor participating for the first time, noted a fantastic response in terms of visitor footfall.
“We are already planning to participate in the 2027 edition and future events. This first exhibition at Big 5 Construct Kenya has provided us with an opportunity to bridge the gap between quality tools and affordability in Kenya’s growing market,” Aliasgar Mikail, Director, Jafree Traders, told News9.africa.
Another exhibitor, Elite Tools, reported significant visitor traffic and promising potential clients.
“The exhibition has been fruitful for us, and we look forward to participating again next year,” said Cyrus Mutunga, Sales Manager at Elite Tools.
Henkel Kenya Limited, which also exhibited in the Big 6 Construct Kenya 2026, said the expo offered an opportunity to engage with contractors and industry professionals while showcasing technical solutions.
“At Henkel Kenya, we focus on delivering innovative bonding and sealing technologies that enhance durability, quality and efficiency in construction,” said Evance Odhiambo, Technical Lead.
Sustainability in Kenya’s constructions
Sustainability also featured prominently through the Big 5 Impact Trail, which highlighted environmentally conscious construction solutions.
Nisa Ansari, Export Sales Engineer at Royal Industries LLC, said the exhibition had generated strong visitor engagement and promising leads.
“As part of the Big 5 Impact Trail, we are proud to support the growing conversation around sustainable construction and the adoption of environmentally conscious building materials in East Africa,” she said.
The Big 5 Construct Kenya 2026 discussions centred on building connections and developing solutions to advance sustainable construction.
The partnerships built at the event also showcased the importance of collaboration, innovation and access to quality products in supporting Kenya’s evolving construction industry.
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