Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands has launched The Green Room, a fully solar-powered events space, marking a significant step towards sustainable hospitality. This initiative aims to reduce the hotel's carbon footprint and align with global sustainability standards.

Safaricom's debut green bond, aiming to raise funds for sustainability initiatives, was significantly oversubscribed, attracting Sh41.4 billion against a target of Sh15 billion. The telecommunications firm will take up Sh20 billion, the maximum allowed in this first tranche, after exercising a Sh5 billion greenshoe option.

Ampersand Energy has launched Africa's first open battery-swap network for third-party electric motorcycle manufacturers, partnering with Wylex Mobility to rapidly accelerate electric transportation in East Africa.

Green bonds are emerging as a popular investment tool for financing environmentally friendly projects, with Safaricom's recent debut bond attracting significant investor interest. These bonds allow investors to support initiatives such as renewable energy and clean transport while earning financial returns.