Kenya: Experts Warn Kenya’s Overreliance On Imports Driving Up Construction Costs

Nairobi — Overreliance on imported construction materials is driving up costs, exposing Kenya’s real estate sector to global supply chain disruptions, and limiting job creation, experts have warned.

Speaking during the final day of the Big 5 Construct Kenya 2025 exhibition in Nairobi, industry players urged the government and private sector to strengthen local manufacturing capacity to keep the sector competitive and sustainable.

“We cannot keep relying on overseas materials and external supply…