Christine Kagendo 
Absa Kenya’s Managing Director & CEO Abdi Mohamed
Absa Group, a leading financial institution in Africa, has been named the lead sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit set to take place between 7-8 May 2025 in Nairobi.
The event will convene key sector players across the region to explore topics like sustainable financing, affordable housing and urban housing in a rapidly evolving real estate market.
During the conference, Absa Group will lead key conversations and discussions on innovative financing, regional financing strategies, the impact of interest rates in funding real estate developments and the role of financial institutions in shaping the future of Africa’s real estate sector.
Speaking about the partnership, Absa Kenya’s Managing Director and CEO Abdi Mohamed, said the sponsorship, spearheaded by Absa’s Property Investment division, reinforces the bank’s commitment to positively shaping the economic development of Africa.
“As a purpose led organisation, Absa is keen on enabling transformation of key ecosystems in the property market and to drive mutual growth and prosperity across the East African region,” said Mr. Mohamed.
Under the theme “Positioning for Opportunity”, the EAPI summit will feature investor roundtables, panel discussions and networking sessions offering insights for trends such as green cities, sustainable housing and technology-driven development models.
“We look forward to interacting with industry leaders in the property market in East Africa and 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,” added Mr. Mohamed.
Absa Bank Kenya Plc is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange(NSE) 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.
The Bank’s regional and global footprint enables it to offer end-to-end financial solutions to retail and institutional clients.
It has also been associated with several market firsts, such as the launch of the first ATM, WhatsApp banking, Sharia-compliant banking, and unsecured lending.
Absa Bank Kenya has a presence in 38 counties. It has 83 branches, 208 ATMs and a robust Internet and mobile banking platform.
