Equity Group Deepens Commitment to Environmental Stewardship, Climate Action
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Equity Group Deepens Commitment to Environmental Stewardship, Climate Action

Equity Group Holdings’ latest Sustainability Report showcases bold steps in Africa’s climate transformation journey. From financing renewable energy and clean cooking to planting 35 million trees and transitioning to e-mobility, the bank’s sustainability model is redefining how financial institutions drive low-carbon growth across the continent.
Kenya Wildlife Act 2025 Empowers Communities and Strengthens Conservation
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Kenya Wildlife Act 2025 Empowers Communities and Strengthens Conservation

Kenya’s new Wildlife Conservation and Management Act 2025 marks a turning point in protecting biodiversity by placing communities at the center of conservation. With tougher penalties for poaching, expanded compensation for human–wildlife conflict, and revenue-sharing for local communities, the law aims to secure Kenya’s wildlife future through equity and accountability.
How Demand for Coffee is Fueling Deforestation Across Continents
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How Demand for Coffee is Fueling Deforestation Across Continents

A new report warns that coffee’s global rise is coming at the planet’s expense. In Brazil, over 1.2 million hectares of forest have been cleared for plantations, while in Kenya, smallholder farmers face the pressure of survival amid shrinking coffee zones and climate change. As demand grows, the world must now ask—can we make coffee truly sustainable before it costs us our forests?
Spiro Secures KES 13 billion to Deploy 100,000 EV Motorbikes by Year-End
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Spiro Secures KES 13 billion to Deploy 100,000 EV Motorbikes by Year-End

Electric motorbike company Spiro has secured a record-breaking $100 million investment, the largest in Africa’s two-wheel e-mobility sector. Led by Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa, the funding will accelerate Spiro’s deployment of 100,000 electric bikes across seven African countries by December. In Kenya, where the company leads with over 52% of the EV bike market, Spiro’s expansion promises to slash emissions, create jobs, and drive sustainable transport transformation.
Kenya Emerge a Rare Success Story in Fight Against Deforestation
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Kenya Emerge a Rare Success Story in Fight Against Deforestation

Kenya has recorded a rare environmental victory, gaining 173,000 hectares of forest since 1990 — a stark contrast to regional trends of massive deforestation. According to FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025, Kenya’s forest cover now spans 3.9 million hectares, thanks to reforestation, community conservation, and ambitious national policies like Vision 2030 and the 10% tree cover goal. As Africa continues to lose millions of hectares to farming and charcoal, Kenya’s steady green recovery offers a model for resilience and climate action.