Safaricom puts digital trust at centre of sustainability agenda
Safaricom puts digital trust at centre of sustainability agenda Safaricom is broadening its sustainability agenda to treat cybersecurity, responsible artificial intelligence and climate resilience as questions of business survival, alongside its contribution to Kenya’s economy. Launching the company’s 2026 Sustainable Business Report, Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said protecting customers’ money and data was increasingly […]
Kenyan Universities Turn to AI Training to Tackle Local Challenges
Nigerian based enterprise support organisation FATE Foundation has partnered with Google and the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences to offer six universities in Kenya cutting edge AI curriculum curriculum adapted to local contexts and datasets. The Africa AI Upskilling Programme will focus on empowering educators, strengthening institutional capacity, and integrating AI into learning experiences that […]
Kenya’s $27bn Energy Transition Faces a Sustainability Test
Kenya’s quest to establish sustainable energy projects to the tune of US$27 billion by 2030 is hitting turbulence. Investors seeking to be part of the financing are questioning the size, viability and poorly structured to attract private capital. A high-level meeting organized in New York recently discussed some of these projects and the capital risks […]
KCB Launches KES 300 Billion Sustainability Bond Framework, Signalling a New Era for Green Finance in East Africa
KCB Launches KES 300 Billion Sustainability Bond Framework, Signalling a New Era for Green Finance in East Africa Nairobi, Kenya — August 19th, 2026 A room full of policymakers, regulators, financiers and sustainability practitioners watched as KCB Group formally launch its Sustainability Bond Framework — Use of Proceeds, a move that positions the bank to […]
KCDF Awards KES 31.5M to Young Environmental Innovators
The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) has awarded KES 31.5 million to seven youth-led enterprises tackling some of Kenya’s toughest environmental problems, marking the successful conclusion of the third edition of the Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC). The winners were selected from over 700 applications nationwide, chosen for their innovation, potential impact and scalability. KCDF’s […]
KEPSA Marks 10 Years Driving Circular Economy Innovation in Kenya
Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), through its Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya center, recently celebrated the 10th Annual Circular Economy Conference & No Waste Festival a landmark event bringing together innovators, businesses, policymakers, and changemakers to rethink how we use, reuse, and regenerate resources. Over the past decade, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has transformed circular […]
KCB Group Launches 2024 Sustainability Report.
KCB Group CEO Paul Russo speaking during the launch of the 2024 Sustainability Report at Shamba Caffe, Loresho. KCB Group has reaffirmed its leadership in sustainable finance, screening over KShs. 578.3 billion in loans for environmental and social risks in 2024, a milestone that pushes its cumulative total to over KShs. 1 trillion […]
SCN Partners with the TUK to Advance a Green Future
Press Statement The Sustainability Champions Network (SCN) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) aimed at bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world sustainability impact. This collaboration will launch with the Campus Eco Impact Tour on 12th November at TUK, under the theme “Bridging Academia and […]
Revolutionizing ESG Reporting with AI in Kenya.
In Kenya, the demand for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is no longer optional it’s becoming a cornerstone of business accountability. Companies are under increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and consumers to demonstrate not only profitability but also responsibility. Traditionally, this meant long hours of data entry, endless spreadsheets, and fragmented reports. But today, […]
Turning Waste into Wealth: Kenya’s Circular Economy Revolution
In Kenya, the conversation on sustainability is rapidly shifting from waste management to wealth creation, thanks to the rise of the circular economy. The principle is simple but powerful: nothing should go to waste. Instead of the traditional “take, make, dispose” approach, resources are kept in circulation through recycling, reusing, repairing, and innovating. This is […]