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AFBE, Association of Family Business Enterprises

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Membership is open to a business in which the family owns the majority shareholding and influences the most important decisions.

What you receive

A place built for family enterprise.

AFBE is a member-based community. Your dues fund the association, elect its leadership, and shape the annual calendar of events, publications and advocacy.

  • Knowledge sharing through events, seminars and workshops
  • Peer networking with fellow family business owners
  • Advocacy and a collective voice on policy
  • Access to research reports, whitepapers and case studies
  • Professional development for leaders and successors
  • Community and peer support for family dynamics
Already a member?

Existing members can renew their annual dues online without re-registering.

Renew your membership
Fees

Membership categories

Registration fee
One-time new members
KES 10,000
Annual categories
  • Individual Membership
    Per year
    KES 10,000
  • Group Membership
    Per year · up to 3 members
    KES 25,000
  • Associate Membership
    Per year
    KES 50,000

Kaboke House, State House Avenue Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm

Who can join

Membership criteria.

  • A business in which the family owns the majority shareholding and influences the most important decisions.
  • There is a transition from one generation to the next or, where the founder still owns the business, a plan for succession is in place.
Application

Membership application form.

Complete the form below and a member of the secretariat will be in touch. Fees are payable on confirmation of application.

Application type
Is your business family owned? *
Your application goes straight to the secretariat for review.
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Engagement matters

The effectiveness of these benefits depends on the level of engagement and active participation of members.

AFBE is as useful as members make it. We keep gatherings small, candid and peer-led so that the people who show up shape the room.