Africa Launches First Regional ESG Taxonomy
The African Development Bank, in collaboration with the African Union and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), has launched the continent’s first regional ESG taxonomy to harmonize sustainable finance definitions across African countries. The taxonomy is expected to guide investment flows into green infrastructure, energy transition, agriculture, and social development projects. Why it matters: […]
Tanzania Launches Climate-Smart Agriculture Fund for Smallholder Resilience
Tanzania has introduced a Green Agriculture Financing Facility to support smallholder farmers adopting climate-resilient practices such as agroecology, conservation farming, and efficient irrigation. The fund is backed by the UNDP and local banks and includes ESG-linked lending criteria. Why it matters: This presents opportunities for KNC to engage in sustainable agriculture projects, develop ESG metrics […]
Bank of Tanzania Issues Final Sustainable Finance Guidelines
The Bank of Tanzania has finalized its Sustainable Finance Guidelines (2025), which mandate all banks and microfinance institutions to integrate environmental and social risk assessments into credit processes and require climate-related disclosures. The guidelines are aligned with IFRS S1 & S2 and BoT’s Green Finance Roadmap. Why it matters: KNC can support clients in the […]
ESG Data Becomes Mandatory for Global Supply Chains
Starting Q3 2025, multinational buyers in the European Union and United States must ensure verified ESG data from their suppliers including those in Africa. This is in response to regulations such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate rules. Why it matters: Local companies supplying […]