On Thursday, 16th July 2026, the School of Business and Leadership Studies (SBLS) at St. Paul’s University hosted a high-impact virtual webinar under the theme: “Sustainability in Kenya: Climate Action, Green Innovation, and Inclusive Economic Transformation.”

The session brought together faculty, students, industry practitioners, and community leaders to explore the pivotal role of green innovation, climate action, and sustainable business practices in driving Kenya’s long-term development and building resilient communities.

Highlights & Keynote Presentations

1. Green Innovation & Community Resilience

Speaker: Dr. Mary Githinji

Topic: Green Innovation and Sustainable Business in Building Resilient Communities in Kenya

Dr. Githinji opened her presentation by defining green innovation as the development and adoption of environmentally friendly products, technologies, and business models that minimize environmental footprints while creating tangible economic and social value.

• The Reality on the Ground: Kenya continues to face pressing environmental hurdles, including severe climate change effects, resource depletion, pollution, and rapid urbanization.
• Core Solutions: Integrating renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economy models, water conservation systems, and green entrepreneurship into core business practices.
• Impact: These initiatives build community resilience by creating employment opportunities, protecting ecosystems, and increasing local capacity to adapt to climate risks.
• Call to Action: Dr. Githinji stressed the necessity of supportive public policy, cross-sector partnerships, and targeted investment in green technologies to accelerate sustainable growth.

2. Sustainable Supply Chains & Climate Action

Speaker: Dr. Mary Kibuine

Topic: Integrating Climate Action, Green Innovation, and Sustainable Supply Chains for Kenya's Sustainable Development

Dr. Kibuine focused on the critical intersection between climate responsibility and end-to-end supply chain management.

• Lifecycle Management: True sustainability requires evaluating environmental, social, and economic impacts at every stage—from sourcing and production to transportation and distribution.
• Operationalizing Climate Action: Organizations must focus on lowering greenhouse gas emissions, elevating energy efficiency, adopting renewable power, reducing waste, and mandating green procurement standards.
• Strategic Value: Resilient, eco-friendly supply chains safeguard business continuity, mitigate operational risks, bolster customer trust, and align corporate strategies with national sustainability goals.

Featured Speaker

• Dr. Daniel Kungu joined the panel of esteemed speakers, sharing expertise and actionable insights on leadership and strategic implementation for sustainable transformation.

Driving Kenya's Sustainable Future

The webinar demonstrated that climate action, green innovation, and sustainable supply chain management are mutually reinforcing pillars. By embedding these practices across sectors, Kenya can drive economic prosperity, generate green jobs, safeguard natural ecosystems, and step confidently into an inclusive, low-carbon future.