NAIROBI, Kenya — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Nairobi to attend the Africa We Build Summit 2026, a high-level forum aimed at accelerating infrastructure development across the continent.
In a statement issued upon arrival, Museveni said the summit offers a platform for advancing practical solutions to Africa’s infrastructure challenges.
“I have this morning arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa We Build Summit 2026. The summit brings together leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss practical ways of moving Africa’s infrastructure from priority to implementation,” he said.
“I look forward to engaging with fellow leaders, investors, and partners on strengthening collaboration to accelerate infrastructure development for Africa’s socio-economic transformation.”
Museveni joins several African leaders, investors, and policymakers attending the two-day meeting, organised by the Africa Finance Corporation in partnership with the Government of Kenya.
President William Ruto is expected to deliver the keynote address at the summit, which runs from April 23 to 24 under the theme “Infrastructure as the Engine of Industrialisation.”
Organisers say the forum is designed to move beyond policy discussions toward concrete commitments, with a focus on unlocking capital, improving project execution, and harmonising regulatory frameworks across African markets.
“This year’s theme reflects a practical focus: turning proven infrastructure priorities into investable opportunities, scalable projects and tangible outcomes,” the Africa Finance Corporation said ahead of the event.
Key discussions are expected to centre on large-scale infrastructure delivery, including regional trade and industrial corridors, capital mobilisation, risk mitigation strategies, and policy alignment.
Delegates will also explore a shift from isolated projects to integrated, corridor-based systems aimed at accelerating industrialisation and regional economic integration.
The summit comes amid growing concern over Africa’s widening infrastructure financing gap, with stakeholders calling for innovative funding models and stronger collaboration between governments, development finance institutions, and private investors.
With a balance sheet nearing $20 billion, the Africa Finance Corporation is positioning itself as a key convener of capital and expertise, leveraging its experience in structuring de-risked infrastructure investments across the continent.
East Africa is expected to feature prominently in the discussions, reflecting its role as a hub for cross-border infrastructure and industrial transformation initiatives.
