Three Kenyan companies among finalists for $2 million circular economy prize

Three Kenyan companies have reached the semifinals of the $2 million Milken-Motsepe Circular Economy Prize, showcasing innovations in glass recycling, organic waste and sustainable fertilisers.

Three Kenyan companies have advanced to the semifinalist stage of a $2 million circular economy prize launched by the Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation, competing for funding to scale technologies that turn waste into valuable resources. Bottle Logistics East Africa, Regen Organics and Safi Organics are among 10 semifinalists selected for the Milken-Motsepe Prize […]

Kenyan forest dilema: Logging or controlled harvest

Tree harvesting in Kenya’s forests raises concerns about ESG, sustainability and conservation.

The controversy over tree harvesting in Kenya’s forests raises a broader question for businesses, regulators and investors: how can industries secure the raw materials they need without undermining the natural capital on which their long-term survival depends? The issue brings environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into focus, from biodiversity protection and responsible sourcing to […]