Liberty Kenya has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey to embed responsible and ethical business practices across its operations.
The move was formalised during a certificate handover ceremony held at the Liberty Head Office, signalling the firm’s commitment to align its strategies and operations with the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, the environment, and anti-corruption.
By becoming a participant, Liberty Kenya commits to integrating these universal principles into its business culture, governance structures, and decision-making processes, while advancing transparency and accountability through continuous reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Speaking during the ceremony, Liberty Kenya Group CEO Kieran Godden said the decision reflects a deliberate shift in how the company approaches sustainability.
“At Liberty, we exist to make our customers’ financial freedom possible, but we recognise that true freedom relies on a sustainable and ethical society. Joining the UN Global Compact represents a deliberate pivot in our strategy. We are moving beyond the traditional view of CSR as merely ‘giving back’ to a more robust approach focused on ‘acting right’ across every level of our business,” said Godden.
As part of this strategic direction, Liberty Kenya will anchor its sustainability efforts on four key pillars. These include strengthening governance frameworks to ensure integrity across all operations; adopting rigorous reporting standards to transparently measure and disclose non-financial impact; deepening industry partnerships to tackle systemic challenges; and investing in capacity building to equip staff and agents to champion ethical business practices.
Global Compact Network Kenya, the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact and host of the Secretariat of the Code of Ethics for Business in Kenya, welcomed Liberty Kenya’s participation.
“Liberty’s decision to join the United Nations Global Compact reflects a clear recognition of the role the financial services sector plays in shaping resilient, inclusive, and trusted economies,” said Judy Njino, Executive Director, Global Compact Network Kenya. “By committing to the Ten Principles, Liberty is reinforcing the understanding that strong governance, ethical conduct, and long-term business performance go hand in hand.”
She added that the network looks forward to working closely with Liberty Kenya to build capacity, strengthen transparency, and advance collective action that promotes responsible business practices in Kenya and across the region.
As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, Liberty Kenya will submit an annual Communication on Progress, a public disclosure outlining the company’s efforts to implement the Ten Principles and contribute to broader societal goals. This commitment places Liberty among a growing number of Kenyan organisations prioritising trust, accountability, and long-term value creation through responsible business leadership.
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