UK’s BII Agrees $100m to KCB Kenya for Women, Climate Financing

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UK’s BII Agrees $100m to KCB Kenya for Women, Climate Financing

The British International Investment, the UK’s development finance institution, will provide $100 million financing to KCB Bank Kenya Ltd., boosting the bank’s tier 2 capital to unlock lending for climate projects and women-led businesses in the East African country.

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Kenya’s Climate Vision and Women-led Enterprises Get USD 100 M from BII

Big things are happening in Kenya’s banking sector, and this time, it’s all about green growth and women entrepreneurs. British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has just committed USD 100 M to KCB Bank Kenya, giving it the firepower to expand lending for climate-focused projects and women-led businesses. At its core, this isn’t just another bank loan—it’s a game-changer for Kenya’s economy. The funds will…

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Government Plans National Green Financing Institution To Achieve Climate Goals

The government is working to set up a National Green Financing Institution to support its net-zero target by 2070, as current finance flows for climate initiatives remain much lower than the desired levels, NITI Aayog has said."A dedicated National Green Financing Institution may be envisaged to bridge the huge gap," the Aayog said in its annual report 2024-25.It added that the primary purpose of the institution will be to aggregate green capita…

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BII Invests $100M: KCB Boosts Women, Climate Lending

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, will provide $100 million in Tier 2 capital to KCB Bank Kenya Ltd. This funding will enhance KCB’s lending capacity for climate-focused projects and women-led businesses across Kenya. The investment is strategically designed to address systemic barriers faced by women entrepreneurs, particularly those in the informal [...] The post BII Invests $100M: KCB Boosts Wom…

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The British International Investment (BII), the UK's development finance institution, announced this Monday, 24 February, that it has granted a grant to the British Development Finance Agency.

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KCB Lands $100M from British International Investment to Fund Green Projects and Women-Owned Businesses - Techish Kenya

KCB secures $100M from British International Investment to fund climate projects and women-led businesses, boosting sustainable and inclusive economic growth.