Kenya is set to host a high-level continental forum on infrastructure and industrialisation, with Yoweri Museveni among key leaders expected to attend the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi.

State Department for Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Korir Sing’oei on Wednesday welcomed the Ugandan leader ahead of the summit, which will take place on April 23–24 at the JW Marriott Nairobi.

“Welcome to Nairobi President Museveni,” Sing’oei said in a brief message posted on X signalling Kenya’s readiness to host one of the continent’s most anticipated infrastructure and investment gatherings.

The summit, themed “Infrastructure as the Engine of Industrialisation,” is being hosted by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in partnership with the Government of Kenya.

It is expected to bring together heads of state, ministers, investors, development finance institutions and global industry leaders to chart a path for accelerating infrastructure delivery across Africa.

President William Ruto is also expected to attend and deliver a keynote address, underscoring Kenya’s role as a regional hub for infrastructure development and investment.

According to organisers, the two-day summit will focus on moving infrastructure projects from planning stages to implementation, a longstanding challenge across many African economies.

Discussions will centre on financing mechanisms, project execution and policy frameworks needed to unlock large-scale infrastructure investments.

“This year’s theme reflects a practical focus on turning proven infrastructure priorities into investable opportunities, scalable projects and tangible outcomes,” the organisers said in a statement.

Participants will explore strategies for mobilising capital, mitigating risk and strengthening regional connectivity, all seen as critical pillars for driving industrial growth.

There will also be a strong emphasis on aligning regulatory and policy frameworks across countries to facilitate cross-border projects.

The summit is expected to spotlight infrastructure-led growth, particularly through regional corridors that connect markets, resources and production centres. Experts say such integrated systems are key to unlocking Africa’s industrial potential.

Sessions will also delve into areas such as mineral beneficiation, domestic capital mobilisation, and the development of lower-cost financing models.

Organisers note that improved project preparation and coordinated policy environments will be crucial in ensuring successful implementation.

AFC is positioning itself as a central player in convening capital and expertise to drive infrastructure development on the continent. The institution has previously supported large-scale projects aimed at de-risking investments and delivering sustainable outcomes.

The forum will place particular focus on East Africa, highlighting the region’s growing pipeline of infrastructure projects and its role as a testing ground for innovative, large-scale development models.

Kenya, in particular, is expected to showcase its ambitions to strengthen its position as a logistics and industrial hub.