Buildexpo Africa 2017 in Rwanda; Construction Exhibition

Following great achievements and investment opportunities in Rwanda, the land of a thousand hills is for the first time a host for the 2017 Buildexpo Africa from 22nd -24th November in the capital of Kigali. The first Buildexpo Africa was launched in 1996 and has for 21 years been held in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. A large population of Exhibitors from over 40 countries and visitors from 22 countries are expected to grace the expo. Those to take part in this year’s expo are assured with a great display of the latest technology in construction machinery, building materials machines, mining machines, constructing vehicles and constructing equipment. The exhibition starts today on 22nd to 24th November 2017 held in Kigali convention center in the ear of Kigali the capital of Rwanda. For the last 21 years, the Buildexpo Africa has been held in 22nd to 24 November in the Kigali convention center in the heart of Kigali city. 2017 was the year for Rwanda to host this famous Buildexpo Africa after 21 years in which the expo has been held in Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania.

The 2017 Buildexpo Africa was earlier held in Kenya on 20th -22nd April in Kenyatta international conference center in Nairobi Kenya, Ethiopia on 12th -14th May in the millennium hall Addis Ababa Ethiopia, in Tanzania on 10th -12th August in the Mlimani city conference center, Dar es Salaam Tanzania and finally in Rwanda on 22nd -24th November in Kigali convention center Kigali Rwanda. Over 10,000 products, equipment’s and machinery are to be displayed by roughly 14.3 million business prospects across 10,000 square meters expanse for three consecutive days (22nd-24th) November 2017.

The major objective for this Buidexpo Africa in Rwanda is to present Rwanda in the international market. Similarly, the expo will bring to Rwanda the latest variety of products, which include machinery, and technology from over 20 countries that are anticipated to take part in the expo. The expo is also an opportunity for importers in Rwanda to meet and interact with other companies from, Turkey, Oman, Italy, Germany, china, India, Spain, United Arab Emirates, South Africa and several others from all over the world to hence an opportunity to discuss about the progress of business.

Rwanda’s participation in the expo is a platform for international business as well as national and global investment opportunities in Rwanda. The land of a thousand hills has experienced a steady economic growth since 2006 ranking first for having the fastest economic growth in the whole of East Africa. Similarly in 2007, Rwanda achieved a 7% increase in economic growth which progress has sustained to the present time. The development of Rwanda’s economy has also attached a great value on infrastructure expansions and modernization hence a need to invest in building and construction materials.

The expo is also Rwanda’s privilege to partner with expo group fulfilling Rwanda’s mission to showcase as a key destination for suppliers and investors. In the same way, local businesses in the constructing industry will be able to connect with each other at one place and the time. For developers, the Buildexpo Africa is an opportunity to source local suppliers whereas suppliers source out developers. The expo is a chance for consumers to source products for building their homes, which is a great advantage.

The expo is expected to present big brands displaying over 15 product categories which among others include mining, building materials, lighting, steel and aluminum, glass, machinery and equipment’s, hardware and tools among others. Rwanda’s key participants are Fati Limited, Hippo Roofing’s, Tedmer international, Munyax solar, Akagera group, EAHK Rwanda and Safintra are all expected to attend the buildexpo Africa. On the other hand, top international exhibitors include Bauer Germany, Oman cables, Prime drilling Gmbh, Wood-mizer south Africa, RTS power India and Heavyfab Kenya among others. At the same time, power and energy expo will be taking place in which different various products and equipments hence an added advantage.

In conclusion therefore, come to Rwanda, be part of the Buildexpo Africa and you will appreciate the progress Rwanda has achieved in the 22 years after the tremendous genocide.