{
  "id": 2065103,
  "title": "KCB to raise Ksh300B through sustainability bond programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/kcb-to-raise-ksh300b-through-sustainability-bond-programme",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-20T03:43:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/business/kcb-group-to-raise-ksh300b-through-sustainability-bond-programme"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "KCB Group plans to raise up to Ksh300 billion over five years through a Medium-Term Note programme and a new Sustainability Bond Framework. This framework will direct funds to green, blue, and social projects, with eligible areas including renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, sustainable water management, agriculture, the blue economy, affordable housing, MSMEs, women- and youth-led enterprises, and initiatives that create employment and livelihoods. The bank will maintain a Sustainable Bond Register, publish annual allocation and impact reports, and undergo annual independent verification of allocations until all proceeds are allocated.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}