TRIFIC opens Sh5 billion green dollar REIT

Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Centre has launched a Sh4.8 billion green, dollar-denominated Income REIT. Thw REIT seeks to finance sustainable commercial office developments within its Nairobi Special Economic Zone. The offer targets retail and institutional investors seeking stable US dollar returns

KCB secures Sh12.5 billion climate financing to fund green projects for MSMEs and farmers

KCB Bank Kenya has secured a $96.9 million (Sh12.5 billion) financing facility from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to scale climate-smart investments targeting small businesses and farmers. The blended finance package covering concessional loans, guarantees and grants, will be deployed in the Climate

KCB backs solar project at Alliance High School as institution marks 100 years

KCB Bank Kenya has reinforced its push for clean energy adoption in the education sector by backing a solarization project unveiled at the centenary celebrations of Alliance High School. The project launched at an event attended by President William Ruto underlines the growing

Tetra Pak unveils world’s first paper-based barrier carton for juice packaging

Tetra Pak has launched the world’s first aseptic juice carton using a paper-based barrier, notably cutting reliance on fossil-based materials in a key step towards sustainable food packaging The innovation, unveiled on December 10, 2025, was developed in partnership with Spanish beverage producer

IGAD holds critical meeting in Kenya to curb climate displacement, disaster risks

Regional leaders and experts are meeting in Machakos for a high-level IGAD meeting to tackle one of the region’s biggest challenges: climate and disaster-driven human mobility. Disaster Risk Management (DRM) experts from IGAD Member States are meeting for three days under the Mobility

Safaricom unveils First Green Notes slice to raise up to Sh15 billion for eco projects

Safaricom PLC has launched the first tranche of its Fixed Rate Green Notes, marking one of Kenya’s most significant corporate moves to fund environmental and sustainable projects. The issuance, which was announced on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, is part of Safaricom’s Sh40 billion

Safaricom gets nod to roll out record-breaking Sh40 billion corporate bond

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

Stanbic Bank and Safer Power join forces to fast-track Kenya’s clean energy shift

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 joins UN’s responsible banking network to advance sustainable finance goals

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

Absa Bank Kenya honoured for driving over Sh2 billion in green building finance

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