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Government
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) chairman Ndiritu Mureithi has questioned the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) insistence on strict adherence to...
Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – Shimoni Port in Kenya’s South Coast received its first-ever luxury cruise vessel last week, boosting the recently completed facility....
Aviation
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 – Travellers leaving Kenya on international flights will now pay Sh6,500 for the air passenger service charge, up from Sh5,200...
Aviation
NEW DELHI, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) — India on Sunday night resumed direct flights to the Chinese mainland after a five-year hiatus, Indian officials said....
World
OCT 26 – An unnamed donor is giving $130m (£100m) to the Pentagon to help pay US troops during the government shutdown, sparking ethics...
Banks
Nairobi, Kenya, May 31 – KCB Bank has been named as the ‘Best Bank in Sustainable Finance in Kenya 2022’ in recognition for its efforts in creating a more sustainable business enterprise through deliberate socio-economic interventions. The award announced by Global Finance, recognizes global, regional and local leadership in Sustainable Finance – funding for initiatives designed to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change, building resilience and help build a more sustainable future for humanity. The award comes at a time when there are calls for institutions to embrace sustainable practices through adopting the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a guide to assist in the attainment of reduced global net human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide by about 45 percent from 2010 levels by 2030, reaching net zero around 2050 Speaking to this achievement, KCB Group CEO Paul Russo said: “We are privileged to be the top mover of the Sustainability Agenda. The win reinforces our commitment to building a brand that is not only focused on profits alone but on the customers and the communities we serve. At the heart of our operations is the need to be able to optimize on our operations in order to create more efficient, sustainable industries that are considered the brands of the future.” KCB Group has been accelerating sustainable finance not only in Kenya but also across the region, consequently accelerating transition to a low-carbon resilient economy. Currently, the Group has set a target of transitioning 25% of its total loan portfolio to green investments by 2025, as part of its Net Zero ambition. On his part, Global Finance Publisher and Editorial Director Joseph Giarraputo, said, “The pandemic and energy-sector disruptions have heightened awareness on climate change risks, while technological innovations present new possibilities and offer new solutions to mitigate damage and build a sustainable future for all”. In 2021, KCB Group received a series of global accolades that recognizes the bank’s efforts in sustainable business. KCB was feted as the Best Sustainable Bank in Kenya by the International Business Magazine for its efforts in driving and ensuring the adoption of sustainable and green financing initiatives, Best Sustainable Bank by International Business Magazine, Best Retail Bank and Most Valuable Banking Brand by Finance Derivative, as well as the Most Valuable Banking Brand by Brand Finance.
Agriculture
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 – Kenya is set to begin exports of flowers through the standard gauge railway (SGR) by the end of 2022,...
Agriculture
KISUMU, Kenya, May 31 – Maize and sorghum farmers in Kisumu are staring at glaring losses this season after the African armyworms destroyed 60%...
Companies
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 – Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) and its flagship brand Tusker have launched a consumer initiative to support bottled beer drinkers...