Seven years after Kenya’s Climate Change Act became law, less than 30% of counties and major corporations have fully implemented its requirements—leaving significant compliance gaps and missed opportunities for accessing climate finance.

Learn compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and opportunities for counties and corporate boards.

Article Summary:

• This definitive guide breaks down Kenya’s Climate Change Act into actionable steps for both county governments and corporate boards.
• It explains mandatory climate action plan requirements, county climate change fund establishment, and reporting obligations to the National Climate Change Council.
• For corporate entities, the article clarifies which organizations fall under the Act’s scope, what climate risk disclosures are required, and how to structure climate governance at board level.
• The piece provides templates for climate action plans, explains how compliance creates advantages in accessing climate finance, and discusses enforcement mechanisms.
• Special sections address how the Act intersects with ESG reporting requirements and how organizations can use compliance as a competitive advantage. Includes a compliance checklist and timeline.

Target Audience:

County executives, corporate secretaries, board directors, compliance officers, legal advisors