Kenya caps international carbon credit sales at 10 million tons through 2030

Kenya has introduced a 10 million metric ton cap on carbon credits authorized for international trade up to 2030 under new operational rules for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The framework, released Monday, sets annual allocations at 1.67 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent across energy, transportation, industrial processes, and waste sectors. Officials say the cap prevents overselling credits Kenya may need for its own climate targets. The guide replaces an uncertain approval process and excludes forest and land-use projects for now. Kenya, one of Africa's largest carbon market destinations, aims to boost investor confidence through predictable decisions while protecting climate integrity and local community benefits.