Makueni Explores Green Finance to Fund Mega Development Projects
Makueni County is actively seeking innovative funding solutions to support large-scale development initiatives with significant economic and social impact.
With support from Financial Sector Deepening–Kenya (FSD), the county is collaborating with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to develop bankable proposals for financing under the green finance program.
In a meeting with Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., FSD officials, led by Senior Green Finance Specialist Sarah Makena, agreed to connect the county with potential partners to secure funding for key projects.
Targeted areas for development funding include:
Fruit processing and value addition
Development of industrial parks
Provision of green infrastructure and investor incentives
Water harvesting and green energy projects
These efforts aim to leverage financial markets to drive sustainable, high-impact development across Makueni County.
Date: November 29, 2024
Departments involved: Finance, Planning & Budget; Development; Energy; Partnerships