Kijani Horizon

16/06/2026

KCB Group has disbursed KSh 48.8B in green financing for climate-smart projects across East Africa.

The lender has now surpassed its 25% sustainable lending target, reaching 25.84% in 2025.

KCB Group has disbursed KSh 48.8 billion in green financing for climate-smart projects across East Africa, surpassing its 25% sustainable lending target in 2025.

15/06/2026

LOOP DFS is proving that events can go beyond experience to create lasting impact.

At the latest Safari Gravel Series event in Naivasha, the company planted 3,000 indigenous and adaptive trees in partnership with Hell’s Gate management—supporting biodiversity, restoring ecosystems, and strengthening climate resilience.

By embedding sustainability into each edition of the series, LOOP is ensuring every event leaves a positive environmental footprint.

LOOP DFS has planted 3,000 indigenous trees in Naivasha as part of its Safari Gravel Series, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and climate resilience in Kenya.

15/06/2026

I&M Foundation and KCDF Commit KES 64.88M to Scale Green Innovation and Digital Solutions

I&M Foundation and KCDF have launched a KES 64.88 million programme to support green innovation and digital transformation in Kenya, targeting startups, organisations, and innovators building sustainable solutions.

05/06/2026

Rosslyn Riviera Mall in Nairobi is quietly rethinking what sustainability looks like in everyday urban spaces.

From reusing rainwater for cleaning and sanitation, to turning organic waste into fertilizer for its landscaping, the mall is building a practical system where resources are reused rather than wasted.

There are also early steps toward integrating solar energy and improving overall energy efficiency across shared spaces.

It’s not a flashy “green project”, but a gradual shift toward making sustainability part of how the space actually runs.

A timely story for World Environment Day

Rosslyn Riviera Mall in Nairobi is embedding sustainability into daily operations through water reuse, organic waste recycling, and green landscaping

03/06/2026

Africa’s ecosystems are among the richest in the world — but funding to protect them has remained critically low.

Ecobank’s new $450 million Nature Bond aims to change that by channeling investment directly to farmers, agribusinesses, and water systems across 24 countries.

Could this be the model that finally connects global capital to Africa’s natural capital?

Africa is home to some of the world’s richest ecosystems. These include vast tropical forests to critical freshwater systems and millions of hectares of arable land.

30/04/2026

SBM Bank Kenya has launched a KES 1 billion Green Finance Facility to make electric and hybrid vehicles more accessible to businesses and individuals.

Beyond funding, the initiative could help unlock a broader ecosystem around EV adoption, including charging infrastructure and fleet solutions.

07/04/2026

I&M Foundation is investing an additional KES 2M into Ngong Sanctuary Forest 🌱

The funding will support ranger salaries, uniforms, and fence management as part of Project Imarisha—strengthening conservation through community empowerment.

I&M Foundation has committed an additional KES 2 million to support Ngong Sanctuary Forest, strengthening conservation efforts through ranger support, infrastructure, and community empowerment under Project Imarisha.

04/04/2026

Sustainability in aviation is expanding beyond fuel and aircraft design.

Kenya Airways is highlighting maintenance as a key lever—using efficiency, local infrastructure, and digital tools to reduce emissions and build a more resilient aviation ecosystem in Africa.

Kenya Airways is exploring how sustainable maintenance practices could reduce emissions and reshape Africa’s aviation ecosystem.

29/03/2026

KCB has secured KSh 12.5B from the Green Climate Fund to finance climate-smart solutions for MSMEs and farmers in Kenya.

A major boost for climate resilience, green energy, and sustainable agriculture.

KCB Bank has secured $96.9 million (KSh 12.5 billion) from the Green Climate Fund to finance climate-smart solutions for MSMEs and farmers