Nairobi: Absa Group, a financial institution in Africa, has been named the lead sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit, which kicks off in Nairobi. The two-day summit themed ‘Positioning for Opportunity,’ will feature investor roundtables, panel discussions, and networking sessions offering insights for trends such as green cities, sustainable housing, and technology-driven development models.
According to Kenya News Agency, the event has drawn key sector players across the region to explore topics like sustainable financing, affordable housing, and urban housing in a rapidly evolving real estate market. In a press statement sent to newsrooms, Absa Kenya’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Abdi Mohamed, said the sponsorship, spearheaded by Absa’s Property Investment division, reinforces the bank’s commitment to shaping the economic development of Africa.
‘As a purpose-led organization, Absa is keen on enabling transformation of key ecosystems in the property market and driving mutual growth and prosperity across the East African region,’ said Mohamed. During the conference, Absa Group will lead conversations on innovative financing, regional financing strategies, the impact of interest rates on funding real estate developments, and the role of financial institutions in the future of Africa’s real estate sector.
Mohamed noted that the bank is looking forward to interacting with industry leaders in the property market in East Africa. ‘This event will enable us to find ways that we can grow the sector further. Our participation in this summit positions the bank as a thought leader in property financing and urban development,’ said the CEO.
Absa Bank Kenya Plc is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and is one of Kenya’s leading financial institutions. The bank has been a major player in Kenya’s financial landscape, engaged in personal and institutional banking, bancassurance, and asset management.