Nairobi - The Government of Kenya today officially launched the Kenya National Carbon Registry (KNCR), marking a significant milestone in strengthening the country’s climate governance framework and readiness to participate in international carbon markets. Kenya Launches Carbon Registry to Boost Climate Governance and Commercial OpportunitiesSource: FacebookThe launch, held in Nairobi, was presided over by Deborah Barasa, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, alongside senior government officials, development partners, and representatives from Kenya’s carbon market ecosystem. Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change Festus Ng’eno, highlighted that Kenya’s carbon credits are sovereign assets protected under Kenyan law and anchored in the Climate Change Act and Carbon Markets Regulations. Chief Technology Officer at Verst Carbon Ian Mutai, emphasised that the Registry represents a fundamental shift in Kenya’s carbon market infrastructure. With the launch of the National Carbon Registry, Kenya strengthens national oversight, enhances transparency, and sets a new benchmark for building carbon markets on integrity, accountability, and strong digital governance.
