Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has confirmed its position as the lead sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit. This marks the third consecutive year that Absa CIB will take on this role.
The EAPI Summit, recognised as East Africa’s premier real estate event, will be held on 7 and 8 May 2025 at Pullman, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya. It is expected to bring together more than 450 global investors, developers, and real estate professionals.
Themed “Positioning for Opportunity”, the summit aims to explore investment prospects in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. Discussions will focus on key sectors, including investments, capital markets, occupier trends, retail, logistics, hospitality, and affordable housing.
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Absa CIB’s commitment to economic growth
Sandile Mpanza, Head: Commercial Property Finance, Africa Region at Absa CIB, said, “Absa CIB’s sponsorship of the EAPI Summit reinforces our continued commitment to positively shaping the economic development of the African markets in which we operate.”
Absa Group has operations across East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Seychelles. The group provides financial solutions and advisory services tailored to the unique opportunities and challenges within the region.
Mpanza added, “As a trusted partner, we remain dedicated to supporting developers, investors and stakeholders with tailored solutions that unlock opportunities and foster sustainable development. We look forward to engaging with industry leaders to shape the future of East Africa’s property market.”
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Investment climate in East Africa
East Africa’s real estate sector is attracting attention from institutional, local, and offshore investors. Analysts expect renewed activity in the commercial, retail, hospitality, and affordable housing sectors throughout 2025 and beyond.
While the region shows signs of economic recovery and political stability, challenges remain. Expert speakers at the summit will address the impact of global trade tariffs, interest rate trends, and the mobilisation of pension fund investments into infrastructure projects.
Africa Logistics Properties joins as sponsor
Africa Logistics Properties (ALP), a Nairobi-based developer of high-quality warehouse spaces, has also announced its sponsorship of the EAPI Summit.
Raghav Gandhi, CEO of ALP, said, “ALP has been a regular participant and sponsor for the EAPI summits due to their presence in the real estate sector not just in Kenya but also the continent. They bring together industry leaders and professionals in a vibrant environment, which rarely happens so that we can explore synergies and collaboration opportunities for our respective businesses. Through the panels, the EAPI summits also provide the opportunity for thought leadership and innovation to be shared across key stakeholders so that folks have the chance to learn something new or challenge what they feel is the status quo.”
ALP will contribute its experience in global market operations and governance standards to discussions on complex economic and geopolitical issues facing East Africa’s real estate industry.
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Looking ahead to the EAPI Summit 2025
With Absa CIB, ALP, and other stakeholders supporting the event, the 2025 EAPI Summit is set to be a significant platform for networking, dealmaking, and knowledge exchange.
The 12th annual East Africa Property Investment Summit will take place on 7 and 8 May 2025 at Pullman, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya.
