The discussion highlighted how privatization can deepen and integrate capital markets, bridging the gap between Africa’s investment opportunities and available financing. During the panel on Privatization and Listing of State-Owned Enterprises in Africa, Dr. Janerose Omondi, Acting Managing Director of the Privatization Authority, noted that privatization broadens investment opportunities for Kenyans, increases capital market participation, unlocks value from mature public assets, and enables local institutional and retail investors to own shares in strategic infrastructure companies.