Kenya has taken a major step in strengthening its climate action framework with the official launch of the Kenya National Carbon Registry, a platform designed to track, manage, and protect the country’s carbon credits.
The registry was launched by Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Debora Barasa, in a ceremony attended by senior government officials, diplomats, and development partners.
Among those present were Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change Festus Ng’eno, PS Geoffrey Mugambi, the European Union in Kenya Ambassador Henriette Geiger, and Swiss Ambassador Valentin Zellweger, among other partners.
Speaking during the launch, PS Ng’eno said the registry will play a critical role in protecting Kenya’s interests in the fast-growing global carbon market.
“We are building a high-integrity carbon market that empowers communities, supports sustainable development, and protects our natural capital for future generations,” he said.
Ng’eno noted that the milestone reflects years of policy, legal, and institutional work, and places Kenya as a leading destination for climate investment under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
He added that the country is now laying the foundation for a high-integrity carbon market that supports communities, drives sustainable development, and protects Kenya’s natural capital for future generations.