Nairobi hosts forum on family wealth and governance

Nairobi hosts forum on family wealth and governance
Vehicles run on the Nairobi Expressway in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 6, 2023/COURTESY

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 10 – Leading African family-owned businesses and private wealth experts will convene on June 11 at the JW Marriott for the Nairobi Private Wealth Conference (NPW), a high-level forum dedicated to intergenerational wealth transfer, governance, and global resilience.

Organized by Tarra Agility Africa and HNW Advisor, the invitation-only event aims to foster integrated wealth strategies that reflect Africa’s unique socio-economic and family business dynamics.

Tarra Agility Africa Co-Founder Marjorie Kivuva emphasized the event’s significance: “NPW marks a pivotal moment as we convene Africa’s wealth leaders to rethink how family capital is preserved, structured, and scaled.”

Supported by global and regional partners including Standard Chartered, DTOS Group, Savory & Partners, Merlin Real Estate, and Keystone Law UK, the conference will bridge cross-border advisory gaps through practical, culturally relevant solutions.

A central issue is the fragmented nature of wealth governance, where legal, tax, and accounting services often operate in silos—putting family enterprises at risk during succession or expansion. With Africa home to 135,200 millionaires and 21 billionaires holding a combined $2.5 trillion in investable wealth, NPW responds to the region’s growing need for holistic, future-ready strategies.

David Bell, Founder of HNW Advisor, said: “We’re excited to return to Nairobi to engage high-net-worth families eager to learn the latest in private wealth trends.”

NPW will also introduce the Nairobi Private Wealth Breakfasts, a quarterly expert-led series focused on legacy planning, business continuity, and global expansion strategies.

As Africa enters a decade of significant intergenerational wealth transfer, NPW positions Nairobi as a critical hub for shaping the future of family enterprise leadership across the continent.