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21 October 2025

10 Key ESG Policies for MSMEs to Kickstart Their ESG Implementation and Sustainability Journey

Embarking on an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) journey can seem daunting for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). However, implementing structured policies is a powerful first step toward building a resilient, sustainable, and trustworthy business. This article breaks down 10 essential ESG policies, providing a clear roadmap for MSMEs to adopt, implement, and benefit from a robust sustainability framework. […]

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17 August 2025

Pioneering Eco Labelling Guidelines for Kenya's Manufacturing Future

At Protos Capital LLP, we are proud to have partnered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) in crafting the Eco Labelling Guidelines for the Kenyan Manufacturing Sector a landmark framework that signals a new era of responsible industrial growth in Kenya. Why Eco Labelling Matters As the world transitions toward greener economies, manufacturing must go beyond efficiency to embrace responsibility. Eco labelling provides […]

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30 June 2025

Policy Review: Kenya's Draft Carbon Registry Regulations, 2025 Aligning with Global Carbon Market Norms

As Kenya positions itself as a major player in the global carbon market, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has published the Draft Climate Change (Carbon Registry) Regulations, 2025. The proposed regulations, made under the Climate Change Act (Cap. 387A), are designed to operationalize a robust, transparent, and accountable carbon registry system. They seek […]

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20 June 2025

Restoring Africa's Indigenous Forests: A Pathway to Biodiversity and Community Resilience

In a recent engagement, The Protos Capital team while team building at Brackenhurst Limuru, got to learn such an important lesson on biodiversity restoration through planting indigenous forests. Across Africa, indigenous forests are more than just carbon sinks or natural wonders they are vital ecosystems that safeguard biodiversity, cultural heritage, and community livelihoods. Yet, decades of deforestation driven by […]

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11 June 2025

Why Sustainability and ESG Must Reflect Local Realities in Africa Opinion Piece

In the global push for sustainability, many frameworks and standards are designed with developed economies in mind places with abundant clean energy, institutional maturity, and relatively diversified economies. Yet, as the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agenda continues to expand into Africa, it is becoming increasingly clear that a one size fits all model does not work. For ESG to be meaningful and effective, […]

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