GenAfrica Asset Managers, through its Batian Property Fund, has acquired The Cube, a commercial property on Riverside Drive, signaling a strategy to boost pension returns through high-quality real estate investments.

• The acquisition, approved by the Competition Authority in October, positions Batian Property Fund at the forefront of shifting pension investments towards institutional-grade real estate.
• Timothy Mulondo, CEO of Batian Property Fund, stated the move aims to strengthen the bridge between institutional capital and productive real estate, ensuring retirement security for Kenyan workers.
• This deal is part of GenAfrica's broader strategy to diversify into alternative asset classes, cushioning portfolios against market shocks, alongside new vehicles like the Milele Income Drawdown Fund.