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May 13, 2026
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Kenya eyes green finance to boost climate-smart construction

Kenya eyes green finance to boost climate-smart construction

Environmentally, green buildings, also known as sustainable or eco-friendly buildings, help reduce energy consumption through efficient designs that lower electricity and fuel use...

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Kenya is exploring green finance mechanisms to encourage climate-smart construction, as indicated by a workshop organized by the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS). The event focused on how green building standards and certification can unlock finance and accelerate investment in sustainable buildings.

  • A key challenge identified is the lack of integrated data linking green building performance with financial viability to attract lenders.
  • Attendees included representatives from financial institutions, developers, and policymakers, alongside KGBS CEO Nasra Nanda and Deputy Director of Building Safety Kennedy Matheka.
  • The initiative aligns with Kenya's National Buildings Decarbonisation Roadmap and aims to position the country as a leader in African sustainable investment solutions.

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