Region’s top home expo to be held in April
A model of Sifa Towers on display at a previous Homes Expo. Preparations are at an advanced stage, with more than 200 exhibitors from the real estate, finance, interior décor and design and construction industries having confirmed participation; the event is expected to attract more than 250 exhibitors. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
- Nairobi is an economic powerhouse in Africa, and Kenya is ranked the fifth biggest economy in Africa. Nairobi is fast rising as the investment destination of Africa, and investors have taken great interest in the country, given that it is the gateway to East African markets. The Kenya Homes Expo is one of the platforms for investors to interact with the real estate market in East Africa.
- Mr Ojijo added that the show is driven by a passion and vision to see home ownership achievable by every Kenyan, both at home and in the diaspora.
THE 23RD BLUE TRIANGLE Cement Kenya Homes Expo will take place from April 14-17 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). It is the region’s leading homes and real estate show, and will launch the real estate calendar with a display of concepts in home design, real estate investment avenues and financial advice for home owners and investors.
Preparations are at an advanced stage, with more than 200 exhibitors from the real estate, finance, interior décor and design and construction industries having confirmed participation; the event is expected to attract more than 250 exhibitors.
Over the years, the expo has attracted a footfall of more than 40,000 buyers over the four-day period it usually takes.
SPURRING GROWTH
Nairobi is an economic powerhouse in Africa, and Kenya is ranked the fifth biggest economy in Africa. Nairobi is fast rising as the investment destination of Africa, and investors have taken great interest in the country, given that it is the gateway to East African markets. The Kenya Homes Expo is one of the platforms for investors to interact with the real estate market in East Africa.
According to the show’s founder and CEO, Mr Daniel Ojijo, by bringing together leading and innovative players and stakeholders in the industry under one roof, the expo has become a benchmark for the industry.
This has greatly contributed to the possibility of Nairobi becoming the leading African country in socio-economic growth.
Referring to the recently released 2016 Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) City Momentum Index, (CMI) that placed Nairobi at the top of the list of cities spurring technology and real estate development, he said the Kenya Homes Expo could take credit for being at the forefront of this growth.
Mr Ojijo added that the show is driven by a passion and vision to see home ownership achievable by every Kenyan, both at home and in the diaspora.
He noted that this year’s theme, “Creating Tomorrows Lifestyles” was coined to especially speak to the youth, who comprise the majority of the East African population.
The expo gives individuals and companies an opportunity to develop robust perspectives, network, strike business deals and get contacts through exchange of ideas and information that enables them to keep up with the trends in East Africa and beyond.
It is sponsored by leading cement manufacturer, East African Portland Cement Company under its flagship product, Blue Triangle Cement.
Among the exhibiting companies are Simba Corp, Sigimo Enterprises, KCB Mortgages, Damac Properties from Dubai, Housing Finance, Cytonn Investments, Sollatek, Aberdare Hills Golf Resort and Sultan Palace Beach Resort.
