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Africa roundup: Kenya surprises the market, while others press ahead with Article 6 prep

Published 11:44 on June 25, 2026 / Last updated at 11:44 on June 25, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), International (Paris Article 6/PACM), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Kenya, a regional frontrunner in the race to attract carbon trading, took many in the market by surprise this month when it announced it would limit its Article 6 credit transfers despite already having a big existing project pipeline – in another sign of the uncertainties surrounding Sub-Saharan Africa’s up-and-coming carbon markets.
Kenya, a regional frontrunner in the race to attract carbon trading, took many in the market by surprise this month when it announced it would limit its Article 6 credit transfers despite already having a big existing project pipeline – in another sign of the uncertainties surrounding Sub-Saharan Africa’s up-and-coming carbon markets.


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