Africa-Press – Uganda. The 4th Uganda Buildcon International Expo 2025 has officially opened at the Lugogo Showgrounds in Kampala, attracting key players in the construction and real estate sector from Uganda and abroad.
Officiating at the event, the Minister of State for Housing, Princess Persis Namuganza, who delegated the Permanent Secretary, Dorcas Okalany commended the organizers, Exhibition Trade Services India and FUTUREX, for consistently hosting the expo since 2022, noting its role in showcasing innovations, products, and sustainable solutions for the built environment.
This year’s expo runs under the theme “Building for the Future: Innovation, Sustainability and Technology.” Namuganza emphasised the need for the construction industry to embrace cutting-edge technology, eco-friendly materials, and affordable housing solutions to address Uganda’s housing deficit, currently estimated at 2.4 million units.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the sector through favorable policies, infrastructure investments, and incentives to attract both local and international investors.
She urged exhibitors to set up manufacturing bases in Uganda to boost local production.
The three-day event, which runs until Saturday, August 9, will feature exhibitions on modern construction materials, equipment, and technologies aimed at improving quality, sustainability, and affordability in Uganda’s housing and infrastructure development.
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