Kenya is widely recognised for having one of the most advanced and diversified energy sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in renewable energy. Since opening its electricity market to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the mid-1990s, the country has attracted significant private sector investment.

This article focuses on the climate change investment policies and opportunities in Kenya in the energy sector.

A draft Carbon Credit Trading and Benefit Sharing Bill, 2023 (the "Carbon Trading Bill") has been approved by the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee for formal introduction to parliament.

In this feature, we focus on the discussions that have led to the establishment of the fund and highlight some of the provisions of the funding arrangement agreed upon by the Parties.

As we close out 2025, one message rings clear across Africa's investment landscape, momentum is no longer isolated, it is continental, diverse, and increasingly investor-ready.

Project Finance: This method typically involves non-recourse or limited-recourse debt, where repayment is primarily dependent on the project's future cash flows

Renewable Energy Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Kenya, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries