10 Best Carbon Credit Projects in Kenya

Kenya has emerged as a regional leader in carbon offset projects across sub-Saharan Africa. The country has embraced the potential of carbon markets to promote sustainable development while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. There are now dozens of carbon offset projects underway across Kenya, supported by the UN’s Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) as well as voluntary standards like the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Gold Standard.

This rise of carbon offset projects is helping Kenya mitigate climate change, alleviate poverty and drive low-carbon economic growth. Kenya aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030 under its commitments to the Paris Agreement. Carbon offsets generated by Kenyan projects can be sold internationally and count towards countries’ climate action.

Below we have profiled 10 leading carbon offset projects across Kenya. These projects showcase the range of climate solutions underway, from clean cookstoves and biogas digestion to solar energy and forest conservation. Each project description provides details on the social and environmental benefits being generated along with estimated annual greenhouse gas emission reductions.