Nairobi, Nov. 11 -- Kenya is rightly proud of its reputation as one of Africa's sustainability leaders. From renewable energy investments to carbon trading ambitions, the country has set out to show that green growth and social responsibility can move hand in hand.

The past year has however demonstrated that strong frameworks and good intentions are no longer enough. What's at stake now is credibility.

Kenya's environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) story risks losing its influence if the gap between corporate promises and public experience keeps widening.

The BBC's 2023 investigation into sexual abuse on tea estates supplying multinationals forced buyers to suspend contracts and led to ownership changes in Kericho.

The scandal bec...