As Uganda’s urban population surges at an annual growth rate of 5.2% (UN-Habitat 2023), the country is set to address its housing shortage and capitalize on a thriving hospitality real estate sector with the Uganda Real Estate & Housing Expo 2025 (UREHE).
Scheduled for September 26th to 28th this year at Kati Kati Grounds in Lugogo, Kampala, in Uganda this inaugural event which is endorsed by the Uganda Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development, promises to reshape the East Africa nation’s real estate landscape while boosting its tourism calendar.
With an estimated housing deficit exceeding 2 million units, Uganda’s rapid urbanization has outpaced infrastructure development.
The Uganda Real Estate and Housing Expo (UREHE) 2025, themed “Resilient by Design, Affordable by Intent,” will showcase innovative, sustainable housing solutions, aligning with global trends like the integration of solar energy in low-cost homes, as promoted by Uganda’s Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) program.
Organized by Douglas Events Ltd in collaboration with professional bodies such as the Uganda Society of Architects and the Surveyors Registration Board, the Uganda Real Estate and Housing Expo (UREHE) 2025 offers free public entry, a departure from past government-led housing efforts that often favored urban elites.
The event will feature property listings, mortgage consultations, construction technology demos, and affordable housing workshops.
Parallel to the housing crisis, Uganda’s hospitality real estate sector is experiencing a significant boom, particularly in tourism hubs like Fort Portal.
According to The Africanvestor (December 2024), Fort Portal’s new status as a tourism city, supported by government plans to transform it into a full-fledged destination by 2040, has spurred demand for hospitality properties.
The city welcomed over 1.5 million international tourists in the 2018/2019 financial year, with investments in new attractions driving interest from real estate investors.
This growth is mirrored in Wakiso District, near Kampala, where proximity to the capital fuels demand for hotels and guesthouses.
Uganda Real Estate and Housing Expo (UREHE) 2025 will likely highlight these opportunities, offering a platform for developers to showcase hospitality projects alongside residential offerings.
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Impact on Uganda’s Meeting and Events Product
The Uganda Real Estate and Housing Expo (UREHE) 2025 is poised to elevate Uganda’s position on the global tourism calendar, particularly within the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector.
As a free-entry event attracting industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, it adds a high-profile fixture to a calendar already enriched by events like the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo.
This influx of professional gatherings is expected to stimulate local economies, with hotels, restaurants, and transport services in Kampala benefiting from increased demand.
Tourism, accounting for 11% of global GDP (Better Places 2025), could see a notable boost, positioning Uganda as a competitive meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destination in East Africa.
The event’s success may inspire annual editions, further solidifying its role in the tourism ecosystem.
What to Expect at the Uganda Real Estate and Housing Expo (UREHE) 2025 in Kampala
Attendees can anticipate a dynamic agenda, including smart home exhibits, green building certifications, and developer meet-and-greets.
The conference, limited to 200 participants with early registration at UGX 120,000, will address urban planning and investment opportunities.
Exhibition booths are available for businesses to showcase products over the three days. X users are buzzing with excitement in anticipation for the event. The inclusive design has sparked widespread interest ahead of the September launch.
With just a few weeks until the event, Uganda Real Estate and Housing Expo (UREHE) 2025 could mark a turning point for Uganda’s housing and hospitality sectors while enhancing its tourism profile.
Organizers urge stakeholders to secure spaces and register via https://t.co/znXmSgCRwd, or contact the team on +256 754 369 333.
This expo may not only address immediate housing needs but also pave the way for a sustainable, tourism-driven real estate future.
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