The inaugural KCB Green Debate Series has officially concluded, with Koelel Forces Academy emerging as the top winner, taking home Ksh 90,000 in the final event held at Naivasha Girls High School, Nakuru County.
The competition brought together over 30 secondary schools from Nairobi and Nakuru to engage in thought-provoking discussions on environmental sustainability, social governance, and corporate responsibility.
Murang’a High School secured second place with Ksh 60,000, and Utumishi Boys Academy finished in third place with KSh 30,000.
The winning schools were awarded cash prizes, trophies, and certificates, in addition to being crowned Green Thought Leadership Champions. The prize money will be invested in sustainability initiatives led by the winning debate clubs, turning their innovative ideas into real environmental impact.
The KCB Green Debate Series provided a vibrant platform for young minds to explore critical issues such as climate change, environmental stewardship, and the role of institutions in driving sustainable development.
Through this initiative, KCB continues to nurture the next generation of leaders, empowering them to tackle environmental challenges and create lasting positive change in their communities.
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Speaking at the event, KCB Naivasha Branch Manager, Zacharia Njeru, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to sustainability and youth empowerment. “Policies and financing alone are not enough. We need bold minds, innovative ideas, and young leaders ready to champion sustainable development,” he said.
The series, which was held in partnership with The Debate Circle and KenGen Kenya, also saw students engage in practical environmental action, including tree-planting activities. This contributed to KCB’s broader environmental agenda of planting 1.5 million trees by 2026, aligning with Kenya’s national goal of planting 15 billion trees by 2032.
Throughout the competition, students tackled pressing topics like clean energy transitions and the responsibility of institutions in addressing climate change, helping shape a future generation of environmental and community leaders.
By Obegi Malack
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