Kenya Positions Nairobi as Africa’s Investment Hub Ahead of Capital Markets Week 2026

Musalia Mudavadi has affirmed Kenya’s commitment to attracting global investors during the upcoming Africa Capital Week 2026, scheduled to be held in Nairobi in May.

Mudavadi said international investors attending the forum are expected to bring capital into Kenyan enterprises to support economic growth, job creation, and expansion of the country’s middle class, rather than extracting value from the local economy.

Speaking after meeting senior officials from key financial and development institutions, including the Capital Markets Authority (Kenya), Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya Vision 2030, Kenya Development Corporation, National Treasury – Kenya and Kenya BioVax Institute, the Prime Cabinet Secretary said preparations for the investment week were progressing well.

He emphasized that Kenya remains open to business under the leadership of William Ruto, noting that the government is strengthening financial, policy and infrastructure systems to support enterprise growth and employment creation.

Mudavadi underscored the central role of strong capital markets in driving economic transformation, adding that investment literacy and public participation are critical in ensuring Kenyans understand how capital market activities influence household welfare and long-term economic prospects.

He called on stakeholders across the public and private sectors to actively participate in Africa Capital Week 2026 as Kenya positions Nairobi as a premier financial and investment hub in Africa.

The government expects the forum to attract global financiers, policy experts, and industry players to explore investment opportunities within Kenya’s expanding economic ecosystem.