Small traders and farmers set for Sh12.5b green funding

The financing aims to accelerate green projects for Kenya’s most vulnerable communities, under the Green Climate Fund (GCF)...

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KCB Bank has secured Sh12.67 billion in green financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to support small businesses and farmers in Kenya.

The funding aims to accelerate green projects for vulnerable communities, with 60% focused on adaptation and 40% on mitigation.
The initiative is led by KCB Group CEO Paul Russo.
This facility will deploy flexible credit products, mixed finance structures, and digital lending platforms to reach underserved populations with interventions like climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy.

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