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APTAK is a consortium of pension administrators and trustees in Kenya.

The association seeks to provide a multi-stakeholder platform for deliberations, discussions and recommendations, if any to the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA).

28/08/2026

The Future of Pensions Is Digital. Is It Trusted?

AI is transforming decision-making.
Data is becoming a strategic asset.
Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated.
Digital regulation is evolving.

The question is no longer whether technology will shape Africa’s pension sector. It's whether we are designing that future with trust at its core.

At the 5th Annual Africa Pension Technology & Digital Innovation Conference (APT2026), industry leaders will discuss the technologies, governance frameworks and innovations needed to build secure, inclusive and future-ready pension systems.

Date: 22–25 September 2026
Venue: Mombasa, Kenya
Theme: Trusted By Design: Building Africa’s Inclusive Pension Future

Join the leaders shaping what comes next.
Register now: https://lnkd.in/dyuS44bw

24/08/2026

Kenya’s pension industry has crossed a major milestone: KSh 3 trillion in assets under management.

The latest Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) Industry Brief for June 2026 highlights a sector that continues to grow, evolve and play an increasingly important role in Kenya’s financial ecosystem.

📊 Key highlights:

• Pension assets reached KSh 3.17 trillion, up 9.79% in six months and 21.92% year-on-year.
• Total pension contributions rose to KSh 165.29 billion, reflecting stronger contribution inflows and improved compliance.
• NSSF assets reached KSh 742.37 billion, reinforcing its growing role in the retirement savings ecosystem.
• Investment portfolios are gradually becoming more diversified, with government securities remaining dominant while guaranteed funds and other asset classes gain ground.
• The regulatory landscape continues to evolve, including changes introduced through the Finance Act 2026 and developments around Virtual Asset Service Providers.

But perhaps the most important takeaway is this:

Growth in pension assets must ultimately translate into better retirement outcomes for members.

As the industry moves beyond the KSh 3 trillion milestone, the conversation should increasingly focus on investment diversification, digital transformation, member engagement, retirement adequacy and the ability of schemes to deliver sustainable outcomes over the long term.

The numbers are growing. The opportunity and responsibility is growing with them.

15/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE

The countdown begins!
Join pension trustees, administrators, and industry leaders from across the region for five days of insightful discussions, professional networking, and knowledge sharing at the APTAK 4th Annual International Convention.

📅 12–16 October 2026
📍 Bali, Indonesia

This year's convention promises a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and strengthen collaboration in the pensions and retirement benefits sector,all in one of the world's most inspiring destinations.

More details, including the programme and registration information, will be announced soon.

📞 +254 757 770 217
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.aptak.or.ke

07/07/2026

Your fund manager will always have a reason why performance was below benchmark. Is it a good one?

Benchmarking is not just about comparing returns to an index. It's about knowing if your scheme's investments are earning enough, after inflation, to meet the promises made to members.

In our latest carousel, we break down:
1. The four numbers every trustee should ask for
2. Red flags to watch in your performance reports
3. Five questions to raise at your next investment committee meeting

Swipe through to learn more about scheme performance benchmarking.
Talk to us: [email protected]

29/06/2026

2026 has tested Kenya's pension sector. New RBA rules. An economy that has pushed trustees to rethink how their schemes invest. And from July 1st, the Finance Act 2026 comes into effect, another shift trustees will need to govern through.

Some trustees are using this year to build something that lasts. Some aren't.
What holds up over time is the real test.
1. Succession plans that keep governance steady when board members change.
2. Benchmarking that keeps fund managers accountable, year after year.
3. Learning frameworks that make trustee growth part of how a scheme runs, not just one person's good habit.

26/06/2026

What happens to your pension scheme the day a long-serving trustee steps down?

If the answer is "we'll figure it out then," that is a governance risk. Boards that skip succession planning lose institutional memory and leave members exposed during the gap.

A good plan covers four things: which roles matter most, what knowledge needs writing down, how new trustees are onboarded, and how outgoing and incoming members overlap. With RBA reforms set to add approval timelines for senior appointments, planning ahead is no longer optional.

Swipe through for three questions to bring to your July board meeting. 👉

21/06/2026

Today, we honour the fathers in our community.

The ones who show up quietly. Who carry weight without complaint. Who lead at home the same way the best trustees lead in a boardroom, with steadiness, with care, and with the people they serve always in mind.

To every father who is part of the APTAK family, as a member, a trustee, a partner, or a friend, Happy Father's Day. You are seen.

18/06/2026

Informal sector workers, market traders, freelancers, agricultural workers, and small business owners have historically been underserved by Kenya’s pension system because traditional contribution models were built around formal employment.

Today, emerging regulatory frameworks are helping to change that by making retirement savings more accessible and flexible.

However, policy reform alone is not enough. Successful inclusion requires pension schemes to be governance-ready with robust member onboarding processes for non-salaried contributors, flexible contribution and remittance channels, and clear, simplified communication for members who may be saving for retirement for the first time.

Good governance is more than a compliance requirement; it is a catalyst for financial inclusion. This is why APTAK continues to champion strong governance practices that support broader pension coverage and sustainable retirement outcomes for all Kenyans.

16/06/2026

Is your board getting the most out of every audit?

The boards that do don't wait for the auditor to show up. They brief the auditor in advance, set a post-audit review agenda, and maintain an action register that tracks every finding to a resolution.

An audit left on a shelf helps no one. An audit that drives governance improvement earns its place.

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05/06/2026

Nature sustains life. Good governance sustains futures.

On this World Environment Day, we're reminded that protecting the environment and protecting people's futures go hand in hand.

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12th Floor, Pension Towers, Loita Street. P. O. Box 26986/
Nairobi
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Website

http://www.aptak.or.ke/

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