Kenya Family Business Insights Shared

Jersey Finance, led by Faizal Bhana, Director – Middle East, Africa and India, recently concluded a productive week in Kenya, hosting two exclusive roundtables in partnership with leading local firms.

In Mombasa, co-hosted with CMS Kenya | Daly Inamdar Advocates, the discussion centered on trends in cross-border finance and investment structuring for family businesses, with a specific focus on exit strategies. Key themes included achieving investor readiness and navigating liquidity events for sustained wealth and legacy.

In Nairobi, a collaborative event with Spencer West Kenya explored current trends in investment and financing for family businesses, again highlighting exit strategies. The engaging discussions with prominent family business leaders underscored the importance of strategic planning, robust governance frameworks, accurate valuation and careful consideration of legal and tax implications.

Building on the success of these engagements, we are pleased to announce our return to Kenya in early June. Two upcoming events will focus on the critical role of the “NextGen” within family businesses. These sessions aim to explore how the next generation can contribute to the continued success and evolution of these vital enterprises.

Further details on these events will be released soon on the Jersey Finance website.

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