KCB Bank Kenya has secured Sh12.9 billion in funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to expand financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with a strong focus on women, youth-led businesses and environmentally sustainable investments. By partnering with KCB Bank, we are helping to channel much-needed financing to MSMEs, the engines of job creation and economic growth. KCB Bank Kenya Managing Director Annastacia Kimtai said the funding will enhance the bank’s ability to provide affordable credit to SMEs, particularly businesses that have traditionally faced challenges accessing financing. KCB said it has already disbursed more than Sh156 billion to women-owned businesses through its Female-Led & Made Enterprises (FLME) programme. The bank has also extended Sh48.8 billion in green financing to support renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture and other environmentally sustainable projects.