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BRIEFING: Koko’s collapse is a reminder of political risks surrounding carbon projects

Published 14:36 on February 2, 2026 / Last updated at 14:36 on February 2, 2026 / and / EMEA (Africa), Insights (Briefings), International (Aviation/CORSIA, Paris Article 6/PACM), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Transport & Heating Fuels), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Kenya's decision to reject clean cooking developer Koko Networks' request to sell carbon credits was met with widespread concern and criticism on Monday, including from the country's own special climate envoy, highlighting the strong political risks weighing down on the nascent international market.
Kenya's decision to reject clean cooking developer Koko Networks' request to sell carbon credits was met with widespread concern and criticism on Monday, including from the country's own special climate envoy, highlighting the strong political risks weighing down on the nascent international market.


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