Supporting Kenya’s next capital markets growth story
Event details
Date
21 Sep 2026
Location
Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi (East Africa Time, Kenya (GMT +3))
The EBRD is pleased to invite you to the Kenya Capital Markets Development Event 2026, a high-level conference bringing together leading voices from across Kenya’s financial and capital markets under the theme “Supporting Kenya’s next capital markets growth story” that will be held in person only, in Nairobi.
The event will provide a platform for senior policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, issuers, investors, development finance institutions, market intermediaries and the EBRD to exchange perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the next phase of Kenya’s capital markets development.
The day will feature senior-level plenary discussions, keynote perspectives and interactive technical sessions, exploring how Kenya can deepen and diversify capital markets financing, strengthen market infrastructure and liquidity, support the development of new products, advance sustainable finance, and expand access to capital markets for businesses.
Participants will also have opportunities to connect and exchange views with key market stakeholders, with discussions designed to encourage practical dialogue and identify priorities for further market development.
We look forward to welcoming you to Nairobi for a day of dialogue, insight and networking on the future of Kenya’s capital markets.
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Official Opening Ceremony
with Welcome Remarks Opening Remarks Keynote Adress
Plenary Session - Panel Discussion
From Bank Lending to Capital Markets: Financing Kenya's Growth
Networking Coffee Break
Parallel Technical Sessions – 45 minutes
Breakout Room A: Strengthening Secondary Market Liquidity and Investor Engagement Breakout Room B: Financial Sector Reform: Strengthening the safety net: Deposit Insurance and Bank Resolution Breakout Room C: Money Markets at a Turning Point: KESONIA transition, Priorities for the Future
Networking Lunch
Parallel Technical Sessions – 60 minutes
Breakout Room A: Scaling-up sustainable finance and corporate issuance through capital market Breakout Room B: Legal and Regulatory Reforms to expand capital market products
Closing Remarks and Networking