Forestry and climate
Kenya is at the forefront of Africa's carbon markets, with over 59Mn metric tons of carbon credits issued. Invest in carbon projects such as direct air capture and make Kenya your next sustainable growth frontier.
Sector snapshot
4%
GDP contribution
16%
Growth (2024)
$4.8Bn
Gross value added (2024)
10%
Forest cover target by 2030, up from 5.9% in 2025
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52Mn
Carbon credits issued
Potential opportunities for investment include direct air capture projects and renewable energy projects for sale of carbon credits
Active players
6.5Mn
Hectares of wildlife conservancy land
Kenya has 55 national conservation areas (incl. national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries)
Opportunities include management of wildlife conservancy, conservation research and education, and conservation centers
Active players
Other opportunities include forest management and protection and forest parks
