Kenya is racing to launch its inaugural $300 million blue bond to finance coastal and ocean economy projects before 2026.
By
Julians Amboko
Contributor
Capital market stakeholders, coastal counties and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) are in a race against time to structure and market the country’s inaugural blue bond before the close of 2026.
A blue bond refers to specialised debt instrument raised by either a corporate or government with the proceeds dedicated to financing of marine, ocean-based and coastal resilience-based projects.
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