{
  "id": 1937622,
  "title": "KCB eyes Sh300bn sustainability bond to finance green, social projects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/kcb-eyes-sh300bn-sustainability-bond-to-finance-green-social-projects",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-19T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital Business",
    "slug": "capital-business",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kcb-eyes-sh300bn-sustainability-bond-to-finance-green-social-projects/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "KCB Group, a Kenyan financial institution, has announced plans to raise up to Sh300 billion over five years through a Medium Term Note Programme to finance green, blue, and social projects. The framework, unveiled in Nairobi, will initially offer up to Sh100 billion and is subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions. The funds will support various initiatives, including renewable energy, green buildings, affordable housing, clean transportation, sustainable agriculture, water management, and other eligible projects. The framework also covers blue economy activities, micro, small, and medium enterprises, women and youth-led businesses, and initiatives supporting employment and livelihoods.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}