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Are green bonds sustainable investments in Kenya?

Fridah Karei by Fridah Karei
December 5, 2024
in Investments
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Green bonds are a type of fixed-income investment used to fund projects with a positive environmental impact. Like traditional bonds, green bonds offer investors a stated return and a promise to use the proceeds to finance or refinance sustainable projects, either in part or whole. Green bonds are issued by public, private, or multilateral companies or organizations to raise capital for initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable economy and generate identifiable climate, environmental, or other benefits.

 Projects funded by green bonds include renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean public transportation, pollution prevention and control, conservation, sustainable water and wastewater management, and green buildings that meet internationally recognized standards and certifications. Overtime green bonds have emerged as a transformative tool for promoting sustainable investment in Kenya.  The Green Bonds Programme was launched by the Kenya Bankers Association and Nairobi Securities Exchange and it aims to establish a robust domestic Green Bond Market.

Kenya issued its first green bond in 2019 through Acorn Holdings which raised KES 4.3 bn This was used for sustainable student housing projects. The issuance was listed in the NSE and London Stock Exchange and it set a milestone for green finance in East and Central Africa. Green Bonds align with Kenya’s vision 2030. And its commitments under the Paris Agreement by directing resources toward renewable energy, climate smart agriculture and urban resilience projects.

There have however been various challenges leading to the establishment of green bonds in the country which includes limited public awareness, high initial costs for green certification and the need for strong policy frameworks.

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In my opinion, Green bonds represent a promising path for Kenya to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. Leveraging this, can position Kenya as a leader in green finance in Africa. In order to achieve this, a number of solutions must be implemented such as scaling up on the education if sustainable finance, incentivizing private sector participation, and fostering public private partnerships.

Amplifying these efforts that lead to Kenya’s sustainable development strategy, drive inclusive growth and mitigate climate risks. By working on sustainable investment projects Kenya could achieve its domestic goals and also attract significant foreign investment.

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