KCB Bank Kenya Limited

KCB

  • Type Direct (National)
  • Date of accreditation 11 Nov 2020

KCB Bank Kenya Limited (KCB Kenya) operates as a national direct access, private sector entity based in Kenya. Positioned with a vision to become the preferred financial solutions provider in Africa with global reach, the KCB holding company is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and products through its business model. The Group's strategic framework, covering 2015–2019, focused on key areas such as customer experience, network spread, youth agenda, digital payments, new businesses, robust information and technology, and strategic partnerships.

KCB’s strategic thrusts incorporates modern information technology architecture, enhanced credit and risk management, and a performance-driven culture. KCB is committed to integrating sustainable development into its business, particularly through climate change-related activities, with a focus on agribusiness development, agricultural adaptation, and renewable energy technologies.

Together with GCF, KCB intends to partner with government entities, development banks and financial institutions to finance renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in emerging markets; grow the green bonds market and increase green bonds; allocate pension funds to low-carbon and energy-efficiency assets; develop smart agriculture through the implementation of Mifugo ni Mali (Livestock is Wealth) projects and hydroponic farming; and implement projects involving electronic motorcycles, waste management and green and intelligent buildings.

Accreditation timeline

Accreditation term 1

Pending

Accreditation date

11 Nov 2020

AMA execution date

06 Oct 2021

AMA effectiveness

Pending

Term end date

Pending

Entity details

  • Size
    • Micro
    • Small
    • Medium
    • Large
  • Environmental and social risk category
    • Category C
    • Category B
    • Category A
    • Intermediation 3
    • Intermediation 2
    • Intermediation 1
  • Fiduciary standards
    • Basic
    • Project management
    • Grant award
    • On-lending/blending:
    • Loan
    • Equity
    • Guarantee
    • Blending

Documents

Contacts

Ms. JUDITH ODHIAMBO
Primary

HEAD OF CORPORATE AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Ms. Charlotte Obado
Secondary

Acting Group Sustainability Manager