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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
September 2, 2026
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Private equity seeks pension funds boost to deepen local investment
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 2 – East African pension funds are emerging as a largely untapped source of long-term capital for businesses, with investment in private equity remaining well below regulatory…..
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Private equity firms in East Africa are urging pension funds to increase their investments to stimulate local businesses, highlighting a significant gap between available capital and actual deployment.
- Pension funds currently invest only 0.7% in private equity, well below the 10% regulatory limit.
- The East Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) is leading the push for greater domestic participation.
- Challenges include the need for more investor education, clearer evidence of returns, and a more stable policy and tax environment to attract early-stage risk-takers.
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