The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

T
Originally published by The Standard Business
📰 Read Full Article
June 23, 2026
4h ago

Why Africa is struggling to grow its capital markets

Why Africa is struggling to grow its capital markets

African capital markets continue to struggle with fragmentation, regulatory differences, currency barriers and investor confidence concerns...

✨ Key Highlights

Nairobi will host the inaugural Africa Capital Week this August, bringing together capital markets executives from across the continent for the first time. The event highlights ongoing challenges in growing Africa's capital markets.

  • The article indicates that many details about the specific challenges and potential solutions will be discussed at the event.
  • Key stakeholders in African capital markets are expected to attend, including those from the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
  • The event aims to foster discussion and collaboration to address the underdevelopment of African capital markets.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from The Standard Business

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

Kenya to host Africa Capital Markets week between August 31 and September 4, 2026
Video

Kenya to host Africa Capital Markets week between August 31 and September 4, 2026

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
1w ago
Kenya to host Africa Capital Markets Week to boost investment and reduce debt reliance
Video

Kenya to host Africa Capital Markets Week to boost investment and reduce debt reliance

C
Citizen TV (Youtube)
1w ago
Kenya ranked as Africa's top sports betting market
Video

Kenya ranked as Africa's top sports betting market

N
NTV Kenya (Youtube)
6d ago
Africa's venture capital shift is quiet, but transformative
4d ago

Africa's venture capital shift is quiet, but transformative

Africa's venture capital ecosystem is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation, shifting from a model dominated by international capital and growth-at-all-costs to one characterized by increased local investment, a focus on sustainability, and diverse financing models.

T
The Standard Business
📰 Read Full Story
Africa trade gap persists despite AfCFTA push to rev up markets
1d ago

Africa trade gap persists despite AfCFTA push to rev up markets

Despite the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), intra-African trade remains sluggish, largely due to persistent trade barriers.

T
The Standard Business
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement