Mwende Richards

Happening Now | Africa Capital Week 2026 Africa Capital Week 2026 (AfCW2026) is underway at the Argyle Grand Hotel, Nairobi, under the theme “Deepening Capital Markets to Advance Africa’s Economic Sovereignty.” The forum provides an important platform to advance Kenya’s efforts towards mobilising and optimising capital for sustainable economic transformation. This aligns closely with the mandate of the State Department for Public Investments and Assets Management (SDPIAM), which is responsible for strengthening the management, oversight and performance of Government investments and public assets, while promoting their efficient utilisation and value creation. Through effective management of public investments and strategic optimisation of Government assets, SDPIAM contributes to unlocking capital, enhancing returns on public investments, strengthening the financial sustainability of State Corporations and supporting the mobilisation of resources for national development. As Africa seeks to deepen and integrate its capital markets, Kenya’s public investment and asset management framework has an important role to play in unlocking the value of public assets, attracting private and institutional capital, strengthening State Corporations and creating investment opportunities that contribute to economic growth and national prosperity. The Africa Capital Week discussions therefore resonate with Kenya’s broader commitment under Vision 2030 to develop deeper, more efficient and resilient capital markets capable of supporting investment, innovation and inclusive economic transformation. Deeper capital markets. Stronger public investments. Better-managed public assets. Greater economic sovereignty. The forum will run from 7–8 September, followed by market and project visits from 9–11 September, offering delegates an opportunity to explore investment-ready opportunities and engage on practical ways of mobilising capital for Africa’s development. #KenyaVision2030 #AfCW2026 #AfricaCapitalWeek2026 #CapitalMarkets #PublicInvestments #AssetManagement #EconomicSovereigntyI – at Nairobi, Kenya