29/10/2026
Kenya has made its debut in the 2026 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, and we’re proud that Octagon Africa helped provide the local context for the assessment.
Our Group CEO, Fred Waswa, welcomed the inclusion as “an important benchmark to see where we stand and what needs to be done better.”
The headline findings:
• Overall score of 53.1 (C), placing Kenya third in Africa
• Integrity: 76.0 (B+)
• Sustainability: 53.0 (C)
• Adequacy: 38.9 (D)
The results show a strong, well-governed system whose benefits still fall short of what retirees need.
Read the full article: https://thebusinesswatch.com/kenyas-pension-system-scores-53-1-in-inaugural-global-index-highlights-gaps-in-retirement-security/