More than 500 top-tier financiers, policymakers, infrastructure investors, and innovators will converge in Nairobi on December 10–11, 2025, for the Africa Investment Conference (AfIC) 2025, hosted by CFA Society East Africa in partnership with CFA Institute and CFA Societies across the continent.
This event arrives at a pivotal moment for East Africa, as the region accelerates efforts to harness domestic capital, regional alliances, and policy reform to drive inclusive development.
East Africa’s Strategic Role in Africa-Led Investment
Under the theme “Africa Investing in Africa: Solutions to Challenges,” AfIC 2025 will spotlight East Africa’s leadership in mobilising homegrown solutions.
“Africa is no longer looking outward for answers. The solutions we need already exist within the continent,” said Francis Nasyomba, CFA, President of CFA Society East Africa. “Ethiopia has mobilised domestic capital to expand infrastructure. Rwanda has leapfrogged through innovation and partnerships. Egypt has built capacity through strong sovereign wealth strategies. The success stories are real—what we need now is to replicate and scale these models across Africa.”
Uganda, Nigeria and Botswana Lead Africa’s Financial Market Reforms Amid Global Headwinds
With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) unlocking a unified market of 1.3 billion people, AfIC 2025 will explore how East African economies can lead the charge in breaking barriers to intra-African capital flows, scaling infrastructure using local models, and building strategic alliances that transcend borders.
East Africa’s Investment Ecosystem in Focus
The conference will convene leaders from sovereign wealth funds, DFIs, pension funds, capital markets authorities, tech disruptors, and investment promotion agencies, with a program designed to unpack real-world investment challenges and opportunities. For East Africa, this means unlocking billions in regional capital through:
- Pension fund reform and insurance pooling
- Diaspora remittance optimisation
- Blended finance structures tailored for local markets
- Liquidity enhancement in financial markets
- Cross-border investment frameworks
Sustainable Finance and ESG Innovation
AfIC 2025 will also elevate East Africa’s role in sustainable finance, showcasing innovations in green bonds, carbon markets, climate resilience, and gender-focused financial inclusion.
“As ESG standards become imperative, Africa must find a balance between responsible investing and inclusive development,” Nasyomba emphasised.
AfIC 2025 positions Nairobi and East Africa more broadly as a launchpad for scalable, African-led investment solutions. By aligning policy, capital, and innovation, the region is poised to redefine Africa’s growth trajectory and attract global attention to its resilient, opportunity-rich markets.
