NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Newtral Technologies has partnered with Grant Thornton Kenya to introduce artificial intelligence-powered compliance and sustainability reporting solutions to businesses in Kenya and the wider East African region.
The partnership comes as companies prepare for tougher environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure requirements, including the planned rollout of IFRS sustainability reporting standards in Kenya from 2027.
Under the agreement, the two firms will deploy Newtral’s AI platform, known as Noa, alongside Grant Thornton Kenya’s advisory services to help companies manage carbon accounting, ESG reporting and broader compliance obligations.
The collaboration follows discussions between executives from both firms in Nairobi on the growing demand for technology-driven compliance solutions as regulators and investors place greater emphasis on transparency and sustainability reporting.
Businesses across the region are increasingly facing pressure to improve the quality of disclosures, particularly as access to green financing becomes linked to environmental and governance performance.
Industry players say many organisations still rely on manual data collection and periodic reporting, making it difficult to meet evolving regulatory and investor expectations.
The partners argue that automation and continuous monitoring could help companies identify reporting gaps earlier, improve data quality and reduce the burden associated with compliance processes.
The move also reflects growing interest in the use of artificial intelligence within governance and risk management functions, as firms seek more efficient ways to meet reporting requirements while attracting investment.
Newtral Technologies, which develops AI-based compliance tools for industrial and manufacturing businesses, has been expanding its presence in Africa and the Middle East.
Grant Thornton Kenya provides advisory, assurance and tax services to businesses across East Africa.
