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Kenya Issues New Guidelines for Accessing Green Climate Fund Financing

Mwangi Ndirangu April 24, 2026

Kenya has introduced new guidelines to streamline access to the Green Climate Fund, requiring all applicants to secure a No Objection Letter from the National Treasury before submitting proposals. The move aims to strengthen oversight, ensure alignment with national climate priorities, and improve accountability in climate financing.

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Nairobi Chosen to Host Green Climate Fund Africa Office as Financing Tops $20B

Mwangi Ndirangu March 30, 2026

Kenya has secured a major boost in global climate leadership after Nairobi was selected to host the Green Climate Fund regional office for Eastern and Southern Africa. The move comes as the Fund’s portfolio surpasses $20 billion, positioning Kenya at the centre of climate finance flows, investment, and policy influence across the continent.