Carbon Credits Deliver KES655 Million Boost to Northern Kenya Communities
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Carbon Credits Deliver KES655 Million Boost to Northern Kenya Communities

Pastoral communities across northern Kenya are set to receive KES655.15 million from carbon credit sales through the Northern Kenya Rangelands Carbon Project. The funding will support education, healthcare, water infrastructure, livelihoods and conservation initiatives, while reigniting debate over transparency, community consent and the role of carbon markets in supporting climate action and pastoral livelihoods.
Solar, Recycling And E-Mobility Projected To Drive Africa’s Next Jobs Boom
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Solar, Recycling And E-Mobility Projected To Drive Africa’s Next Jobs Boom

Africa’s transition to cleaner energy, transport and production could generate up to 7.9 million green jobs by 2030 and 84.5 million by 2050, according to a new FSD Africa study. But without greater investment, skills training and worker protections, much of this employment could remain informal, limiting the benefits for Africa’s rapidly growing youth population
Africa Captures Just 1.6% of Global Renewable Energy Growth
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Africa Captures Just 1.6% of Global Renewable Energy Growth

Africa added just 11.3 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025, accounting for only 1.6% of the 692 GW added globally, despite the continent's vast solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower potential. High financing costs, limited access to affordable capital and inadequate transmission infrastructure continue to hold back Africa's clean energy transition.
Green Fertiliser Factory Eyes Carbon Credits for Kenya Climate Goals
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Green Fertiliser Factory Eyes Carbon Credits for Kenya Climate Goals

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.
$150m Deal Accelerates Kenya’s Green Transition
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$150m Deal Accelerates Kenya’s Green Transition

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.