Safaricom PLC has moved a step closer to tapping the capital markets after the Board of Directors reported that the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) had approved the establishment of a multi-billion-shilling Medium Term Note programme. According to the company, the regulator issued the
Africa’s transport landscape is set for change, with Roam opening its doors to global investors eager to become part of its electric mobility revolution. The firm has launched a crowdfunding initiative on Crowdcube, introduced as Europe’s largest and the world’s first equity crowdfunding
Nairobi’s circular economy entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers gathered this week for the Circular Economy Innovation Cluster (CEIC) Connect Forum, spotlighting ventures turning waste into value and reshaping Kenya’s sustainability agenda. The forum also marked the unveiling of the Circular Venture Blueprint: ESO Principles,
Stanbic Bank Kenya has deepened its commitment to clean energy growth through a renewed Renewable Energy Proposition that aims to make solar power more affordable and accessible for homes and enterprises across the country. The announcement came during the signing of a Memorandum
I&M Bank has joined the global network of financial institutions under the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB), reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth. The move places the bank among leading global signatories working to align their business strategies with
Equity Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa,” reaffirming its long-term mission to drive Africa’s social, economic, and environmental transformation through inclusive finance, innovation, and responsible business. The report underscores how sustainability remains central to
Kenya’s Mazingira Day celebration this year took a new turn, with the national tree planting campaign shifting its spotlight to fruit trees aimed at improving nutrition while restoring the environment. Kiptogot Forest in Mt Elgon, Trans-Nzoia County, was among the main areas targeted
Absa Bank Kenya has received top recognition as the Best Bank in Green Financing during the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) Annual Conference & Green Expo 2025, earning praise for its sustained contribution to Kenya’s transition toward environmentally responsible development. The award underscores
A major investment from France is set to reshape Kenya’s digital infrastructure landscape after STOA, a Paris-based impact investor, committed Sh3.6 billion ($27 million) to Atlas Tower Kenya, one of the country’s fastest-rising telecom tower firms. The deal, announced in Paris on September
KCB Group has made major strides in its sustainability journey, disbursing Sh53.2 billion in green loans in 2024 as it scales up investments that power Kenya’s transition to a greener, more inclusive economy. Its newly released 2024 Sustainability Report shows the bank assessed