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December 11, 2025
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Why Kenya's Sh2.5 trillion pension funds hold key to increased home ownership

Why Kenya's Sh2.5 trillion pension funds hold key to increased home ownership

By June this year, assets under management in the pension industry as regulated by the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) stood at Sh2.5 trillion...

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Kenya's substantial pension funds, nearing Sh3 trillion in assets under management, are being scrutinized for their potential to boost home ownership. Despite this significant financial power, questions arise regarding the pension industry's effectiveness in aiding Kenyans to acquire homes.

  • As of June, assets under management in the pension industry, regulated by the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA), stood at Sh2.5 trillion, an increase from Sh2.25 trillion in December 2024.
  • The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) is the key organization regulating the pension industry.
  • The total assets under management are projected to soon reach Sh3 trillion, highlighting the sector's immense financial capacity.

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