African financial leaders are calling for less stringent capital market regulations to boost economic growth by allowing more businesses to access funding. This push was a central theme at the 5th Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference in Nairobi, where experts discussed ways to strengthen wealth creation.

• Dr. Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, highlighted that current stock market listing rules requiring five to ten years of sustainable growth are too demanding for most African businesses.
• Robert Ochieng, Founder and CEO of Abojani Investment, warned about information overload in the digital era, stressing the need for reliable information sources to make informed financial decisions.
• Ochieng encouraged households to embrace equity ownership as a long-term wealth strategy, emphasizing that financial success is rooted in mindset and relationships.