Over 800 global investors and business leaders have convened in Nairobi for the 22nd Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit, positioning Kenya as a pivotal gateway for investment into Africa.

• East Africa is projected to be one of the fastest-growing regions globally, with a GDP around 6 percent between 2026 and 2027.
• Key participants include the African Private Capital Association (AVCA), led by CEO Abi Mustapha-Maduakor, and represented by institutions such as the International Finance Corporation and the European Investment Bank.
• Discussions are centered on strengthening private capital markets and exploring investment opportunities in sectors like infrastructure financing and private credit, with East Africa accounting for 36 percent of private debt transactions on the continent.