Key dates in fight for a slice of Safaricom’s Sh15 billion green pie
Safaricom PLC, which is marking 25 years since its establishment in Kenya, says its green bond will be focused on financing planet-friendly investments.
Investors have until 5th December to tap into telco giant Safaricom PLC's initial KES15 billion green bond under its KES40 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) programme, with a KES5 billion greenshoe option if demand surges.
In an update to the market on Tuesday, the company, which is marking 25 years since its establishment in Kenya, said its green bond will be focused on financing planet-friendly investments.
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However, Safaricom's flexible framework keeps the runway open for future Social Bonds, Sustainability Bonds or a blend of both, meaning that this push opens a multi-year avenue for tapping the markets for East Africa's most profitable company.
This comprehensive program is a strategic move to raise capital while committing to long term sustainable development of the regional company.
According to the telco giant, the MTN supports eligible green projects and has capped the minimum investment at KES50,000.
You can buy the Green Bond via USSD (dial *483*810#) or through the application portal found at https://safaricombond.e-offer.app or visit a licensed stockbroker and produce your CDS Account number to participate.
According to Safaricom the bond offers a maturity period of five years at a fixed interest rate of 10.40 percent per annum.
Who can invest? Safaricom PLC has made the Green bond accessible for many investors in Kenya with a minimum subscription of KES50,000.
Additionally, one can invest in multiples of KES10,000 above the minimum for instance, KES60,000, KES70,000 in a similar order.
In line with the Government's efforts to promote sustainable investment, the interest income earned from certified Green Bonds is generally tax exempt, implying that investors can enhance the net returns in this climate friendly security.
Key dates on Trance 1 bond offer
- Offer Opens: 8:00 am, 25th November 2025
- Offer Closes: 5:00 pm, 5th December 2025
- Listing Date: 16th December 2025 (on the Nairobi Securities Exchange)
Additionally, the Safaricom Domestic Medium Term Note Programme has received approval from the Capital Markets Authority, and it is backed by a team of experienced financial and legal partners, including: Joint Lead Arrangers: SBG Securities Limited, Stanbic Kenya and Standard Chartered Bank KE with Bowmans Law serving as the legal counsel.
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