Kenya Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors

Our main objective is to foster and advance matters of common interest of contractors in their course of doing their businesses. 

About KABCEC

The Kenya Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (KABCEC) is an Association bringing together building and civil engineering contractors in Kenya. 

It was formed in 1949 and currently enjoys a membership of over 400 employer organizations who are top contractors in the country. The contractors employ hundreds of thousands of construction workers directly and indirectly.

Our main objective is to foster and advance matters of common interest of contractors in their course of doing their businesses. It is in the view of this objective that KABCEC participates actively in the formulation, revision, amendment and improvement of the Conditions of Contract for Building works.

We also aim at establishing amicable arrangements and relations between our members and their workmen. The Association works hand in hand with the Union and the Ministry of Labour in formulating the minimum terms and conditions of employment for construction workers contained in a Collective Bargain Agreement (CBA)….Read More

4th Annual KABCEC Golf Tournament

Muthaiga Golf Club 28th February 2025
The 4th Annual KABCEC Charity Golf Tournament was a resounding success, bringing together contractors, industry professionals, and partners for a day of competitive play and meaningful networking. With an impressive turnout, strong sponsorship support, and a well-organized program, the tournament exceeded expectations, further solidifying KABCEC’s commitment to both industry excellence and community development. Thanks to all our sponsors

4th Annual KABCEC Golf Tournament

Muthaiga Golf Club 28th February 2025

KABCEC CPD Convention 2025

22nd &23rd May 2025 - Broadwalk Mall, Nairobi

KABCEC CPD Convention did not only give each attendee an opportunity to network and socialize with the key stakeholders in the construction industry but also gave everyone a chance to learn and broaden their knowledge on various industry topics. This landmark convention drew a diverse array of professionals from across Kenya’s built environment that is Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Suppliers and their partners, all geared to formulating a blueprint for putting up ideal safe buildings under the theme, “Affordable Housing and the New Building Code.”

Thank you to all our Sponsors and Partners for making this event a success.

maccaferriworld
sanpacafrica
basco_paints
aluglassafrica
laxconhardware_
Laxcon Interior Solutions Limited
apexsteelltd
xcaliburglobal
construction.chemicals
hydroaluminium_ke
alumilsystemseastafrica
kenbroindustriesltd
imbankke
sika_kenya
kenyabuildconexpo
mayfairinsurance.ke
saintgobaingroup
Jaisham Ltd
Ark Construction
Mahesh&Tirth
nca_kenya
boraqs_kenya
engineersboardofkenya

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Achievements

We are a major stakeholder in the Building and Construction Industry and our members are represented on the Board of Directors of various institutions in this industry such as the Joint Building and Construction Council (JBCC), ….Read More

Affiliations

  • Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK)
  • National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)
  • Roads and Civil Engineering Contractors Association (RACECA)….Read More

Membership

Our membership comprises not only Building and Civil Engineering Contractors, but also Specialists Contractors and Sub-contractors such as lifts contractors, Electrical Contractors and Plumbing contractors….Read More

Continuous Professional Development

KABCEC is accredited by the NCA to provide Continuous Professional Development courses

Our Membership

Our membership comprises not only Building and Civil Engineering Contractors, but also Specialists Contractors and Sub-contractors such as lifts contractors, Electrical Contractors and Plumbing contractors.

Benefits of Membership

By belonging to the Association, you stand to gain a number of benefits including:

  • An opportunity to lobby for issues of concern to you as a Contractor, be it lobbying for fair conditions of Contracts, Terms and Conditions of employing your Workers, Government Policy, etc. In a nutshell, you get the opportunity of influencing the Contracting Business.
  • KABCEC organizes Seminars geared at educating our members on contentious issues in the Contracting Business such as the administration of Value Added Tax, Labour relations, Contractual rights, Claims etc.
  • Belonging to the Association also presents you with the opportunity to interact with likeminded persons with whom you can share ideas and experiences.
  • The Association has formed an Advocacy Committee (Comprising of Executive Members) that meet every first Saturday of the Month to receive and solve or advise members on contractual issues.
  • Above all you can speak with one voice – a strong voice – when you belong to the Association of the largest contributors to Kenya’s Economy.
  • It has become a mandatory requirement by the National Construction Authority for a Contractor to be a member of a Contractors’ Association for renewal of their practicing licence.

Achievements

Advocacy Highlights

We are a major stakeholder in the Building and Construction Industry

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Industry Contribution to GDP

According to  the CBS, the Construction Industry contributed over 7 percent of the Gross Domestic Product in 2020.

Withholding Tax Reduction

KABCEC Lobbied the reduction of Withholding Tax from the punitive 5% to 3%