green finance
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NEWS
Countdown To GreenShift puts the business case for sustainability under the spotlight
Sustainability is increasingly becoming a business conversation, touching everything from access to capital and compliance to technology, mobility and the way companies manage their operations. That was the focus in Nairobi as Countdown To GreenShift brought together voices from business, technology, sustainability, academia and startups ahead of the GreenShift Forum 2026 on October 22. Hosted by TechTrends Media at WOJO…
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NCBA and BasiGo Put Green Finance Behind Kenya’s Electric Transport Push
Kenya’s electric transport transition is gaining a new source of momentum as green finance in Kenya moves from broad sustainability commitments into direct support for commercial fleets. NCBA Group and BasiGo’s partnership to finance 1,000 electric vehicles places financial institutions deeper into the country’s e-mobility ecosystem, with leasing and asset finance designed to help operators acquire electric vans without carrying…
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SBM Bank Launches Sh1bn Green Finance Facility for EVs
SBM Bank Kenya has launched a Sh1 billion Green Finance Facility to accelerate the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles. The facility, available over the next 12 months, provides consumers and businesses with credit to transition to eco-friendly mobility. The bank said lowering financial barriers to entry would help reduce Kenya’s carbon footprint and support a sustainable, zero-emission future. To…
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Multilateral Development Banks Raise Climate Finance to $163 Billion
Multilateral development banks (MDBs) committed a record US$163 billion in climate action finance during 2025, marking a significant increase in global funding for clean energy, climate resilience and sustainable development. The latest joint report from the world’s leading development lenders shows total climate financing rose by 19% compared with 2024, while support for low- and middle-income countries increased by 21%…
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GREEN FINANCE
NCBA, Salvador Caetano Partner on EV Financing Scheme
NCBA Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited, one of East Africa’s leading automotive distributors, introducing a structured asset financing scheme covering a range of passenger and commercial vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs). The partnership extends NCBA’s dealer financing ecosystem and positions the bank to capture growing demand for EV financing as Kenya’s cleaner mobility…
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I&M Bank and Sweden’s Sida Seal $30 Million Green Finance Deal
I&M Bank has secured a USD 30 million green lending facility backed by a guarantee from Sweden’s International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), in what the bank is calling a significant step in expanding climate-aligned financing across Kenya. The partnership, formalised at a signing ceremony in Nairobi on Wednesday, is structured around a USD 15 million guarantee from Sida, with a…
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Green Bonds in Kenya: Who’s Issuing Them and Why They Matter
Green bonds, debt instruments whose proceeds are earmarked for projects with clear environmental benefits, have moved from novelty to a practical tool for financing climate solutions in Kenya. The market here is still young and shallow compared with mature markets, but the last six years have shown that both private companies and the state can use green bonds to tap…
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Kenya’s Green Finance Rules Attract Climate Investors
Kenya is stepping up its green finance game. From tax incentives to tighter regulations, the country is carving out a space for itself as a hub for climate-conscious capital. The latest move came with the rollout of the Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy (KGFT) — a tool designed to bring clarity to what qualifies as a “green” investment. It sets clear…
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Standard Chartered Kenya Reports Major Strides in Sustainability and Inclusive Finance
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has released its 2024 Sustainability Progress Report, showcasing significant achievements in green finance, operational efficiency, and community empowerment as it continues to champion Kenya’s transition to a low-carbon, inclusive economy. The report highlights a 132% surge in sustainable finance income to KES 2.99 billion and a dramatic rise in sustainable finance assets, now valued at KES…
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