Africa PPP Summit 2026 to Bring Project Owners and Financiers Together in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya — 28 October 2026 — With just two weeks to go, the 16th Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment & Partnerships Summit will convene public project owners, financiers, developers, and advisers at the JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi from 11–13 November 2026.
The summit comes at a pivotal moment, focusing on converting Africa's infrastructure priorities into bankable investments and tangible delivery. Discussions will be grounded by a concrete pipeline of projects selected by the Kenyan government for the exclusive Africa PPP Deal Room.
Hosted by Kenya’s Public Private Partnerships Directorate and organized by AME Trade Limited—with official support from the State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management, Kenya—the event centers on the theme:
“Building Africa’s Prosperity: Transformative Infrastructure, Investment and Partnerships to Accelerate Economic Development.”
High-Level Ministerial & Continental Leadership
The summit features strong participation from African ministers, regional bodies, and key infrastructure leaders:
Regional Integration & Industrialization Ministerial Roundtable: Featuring Hon. Yacouba Hien SIÉ (Minister of Infrastructure and Road Maintenance, Cote d’Ivoire) and Hon. Masanja Kungu KADOGOSA (Minister of Works, Tanzania).
Continental Scene-Setting Keynote: Delivered by Robert Lisinge of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on behalf of Executive Secretary Claver Gatete.
Strategic Focus Areas & Sector Highlights
1. Project Finance, Risk Allocation & Capital Mobilization
Key contributors from Africa50, International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment (BII), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) will address:
Domestic capital mobilization strategies.
Project preparation support and risk mitigation.
Guarantees, insurance, and optimized risk allocation to meet bankability criteria.
2. Ports, Special Economic Zones & Maritime Trade
Zanzibar Ports Corporation Director General, Akif Ali Khamis, will present case studies including the Marhubi/Mpiga Duri Passenger and Ro-Ro Terminal and the Mangapwani Multipurpose Port, highlighting financing models, public-private operational split, and trade integration.
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA): Complementing the maritime focus, Kenya will present proposed development and concessioning opportunities for KPA assets in Lamu and Mombasa.
3. Energy & Power Transmission Investment
Eng. Kipkemoi Kibias, General Manager of Systems Operations and Power Management at Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO), alongside Eng. Tarik Hamane, Group CEO of Morocco’s National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), will address grid expansion, regional power trade, and industrial power reliability.
Sollicited PPP Transmission Lines: Kenya's Deal Room showcase includes major transmission line projects aimed at securing private sector investment for power grid expansion.
4. Subnational Infrastructure & Local Governance
Delegates from Bungoma and Kakamega county governments will join the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF), the World Bank Group, and FSD Africa.
Focus areas include institutional capacity building, feasibility studies, subnational revenue models, and developer engagement for credible local pipelines.
Summit Structure & Key Features
11 November 2026 — Full-Day Masterclass: Covers end-to-end PPP lifecycles—identification, appraisal, structuring, procurement, and post-financial-close implementation. Led by expert facilitators from PPP Training Online, Oterrandi (formerly Infra Gestion), the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), and Weircapacity.
12–13 November 2026 — Main Summit & Conference: High-level keynotes, panel debates, and sector spotlights.
14 November 2026 — Technical Visits: On-site tours of local infrastructure projects.
The Africa PPP Deal Room: Curated, closed-door investment pitch sessions evaluating project readiness, procurement pathways, revenue structures, and funding gaps. Featured Kenyan projects include:
Digital Infrastructure: Konza Smart City facilities and cloud data expansion.
Water Resources: Njoro Kubwa Bulk Water Supply.
Healthcare: Meru Level 5 Referral Hospital Cancer Centre.
Kenya Infrastructure Investment Spotlight: An exclusive, invitation-only breakfast session connecting strategic investors with state initiatives.
Summit Partners & Sponsors
Sponsors: African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), Oterrandi, MIIG, Zutari, Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews, and Arup.
Association Partner: International Project Finance Association (IPFA).
Organizers: AME Trade Limited & Kenya Public Private Partnerships Directorate.
Reserve Your Seat at Africa PPP 2026
Registration is officially open for government officials, project owners, institutional investors, financiers, infrastructure developers, EPC contractors, and legal/financial advisers.
Flexible attendance options are available, including Conference-Only passes or Full Summit & Masterclass packages. Discounted rates are available for public sector representatives.
Event Details at a Glance:
Dates: 11–13 November 2026 (Technical Visits on 14 November)
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi, Kenya
Theme: Building Africa’s Prosperity
How to Register & Get Involved:
Take your place alongside key decision-makers shaping Africa's infrastructure future:
Official Website: www.africappp.com
Email Enquiries: appp@ametrade.org
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