Kenya

The Climate Finance Accelerator in Kenya

The Climate Finance Accelerator in Kenya is led by our delivery partner Open Capital. CFA Kenya closed its first call for proposals in March 2026. Businesses that have been selected to join the cohort will be announced later in the year.

Climate policy in Kenya

Kenya demonstrates significant climate ambition, supported by a vibrant innovation ecosystem, a supportive policy environment, and strong investment flows into climate action. However, the country remains highly exposed to climate risks such as recurrent droughts and floods, which threaten food security and place pressure on public finances.

To address this, Kenya’s updated 2035 NDC commits to a 35% greenhouse gas reduction, focusing on transitioning these key economic drivers toward low-carbon, resilient pathways. Innovations are being pursued across key economic sectors - including AFOLU (agriculture, forestry and other land uses), energy, transport, and manufacturing - which are growing rapidly and attracting increasing interest from venture capital, commercial banks, and development finance institutions.