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Green Fertiliser Factory Eyes Carbon Credits for Kenya Climate Goals

Correspondent February 19, 2026

Kenya’s bid to lead Africa’s carbon markets is gaining momentum through a Sh107 billion green fertiliser factory in Naivasha backed by KenGen. Powered by geothermal energy, the project will produce green ammonia while generating high-value carbon credits under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, positioning Kenya at the crossroads of climate finance and green industrialisation.

Climate Change Opinions

Carbon Credits Are Reshaping Land Rights in Kenya, Critics Warn

Neville Ng'ambwa February 2, 2026

Kenya’s carbon market ambitions are under growing scrutiny as land rights groups warn that carbon projects risk becoming a new form of green extraction. Critics say communities are sidelined, consent is weak, and benefits remain unequal.

Green Finance

$150m Deal Accelerates Kenya’s Green Transition

Neville Ng'ambwa December 15, 2025

Nairobi is cementing its role at the heart of Africa’s green transition, combining global environmental diplomacy, major climate finance deals, and community-driven solutions. From landmark UN assemblies to green lending and clean energy leadership, Kenya is shaping a resilient, low-carbon development pathway for the continent.

Food Systems

Forests Could Be the Key to Saving Global Agriculture

Peter Ngare December 8, 2025

A new global report reveals that forests and trees are vital to the future of agriculture. They regulate climate, protect soils, stabilize water systems, boost biodiversity, and help farmers build climate-resilient food systems—offering one of the strongest pathways to sustainable global agriculture.

Climate Change

Africa Demands Fair Climate Finance at UNEA-7

Big3Africa Desk December 2, 2025

Africa enters UNEA-7 demanding fair, accessible climate finance. Despite global pledges, funding remains far below what frontline communities, wildlife, and conservancies need. Leaders are pushing for equitable financing and real action to protect ecosystems and build climate resilience.

Green Finance

COP30 Signals New Climate Finance Path for Africa

Neville Ng'ambwa November 20, 2025

A major outcome from COP30 in Brazil is the rise of a new Climate Finance Hub designed to help countries coordinate funding for adaptation and resilience. Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa are among the first African nations adopting the model, signalling a shift in how climate finance will reach the continent.

Conservation

Gabon Signs Landmark Forest Pact as Africa Adopts PFP Model

Big3Africa Desk November 19, 2025

Gabon has signed a landmark conservation deal to protect 34,000 square kilometres of rainforest, strengthening the rise of the Project Finance for Permanence model in Africa. Kenya is now preparing its own PFP framework to secure long-term funding for critical ecosystems and community conservancies.