Frameworks
This section hosts official government instruments that guide climate governance in Kenya, including laws, policies, strategies, regulations, and notices issued by national and county authorities.
Vision 2030 Popular Version
2030
Vision 2030 Development Strategy for Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands
2030
The Kenya National Cooking Transition Strategy (KNCTS) Action Plan and Investment Prospectus
THE NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR THE COOKING SUB SECTOR IN KENYA
THE KENYA CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH STRATEGY 2024 2029
2024
State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action 2023 27 Strategy
2023
National Solid Waste Management Strategy
National NCCAP 2018 22
2018
National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) Kenya
NEMA Supplement on RRI waste strategy
NCCAP 2023 2027 Draft v4 Digital Linked to Inves 260224 161807
2023
NATIONAL GENDER AND CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN (2025 2027)
2025
NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN (NCCAP) 2023 2027
2023
MOTIHUPW FINAL STRATEGIC PLAN
MDAs Environmental Sustainability Targets and Reporting Guidelines for 2015 2016
2015
Kenya Vision 2030
2030
Kenya National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy
Kenya Action Plan 2023 2027 (December)
2023
Kenya AI Strategy 2025 2030
2025
KNEECS Implementation Plan
KENYA’S FINANCING STRATEGY for NDCs
KENYA NATIONAL COOKING TRANSITION STRATEGY 2024 – 2028 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2024
KENYA ENERGY TRANSITION & INVESTMENT PLAN 2023 2050
2023
KENYA CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE STRATEGY 2017 2026
2017
GREEN HYDROGEN STRATEGY EXSUM
DRAFT NATIONAL GEOTHERMAL STRATEGY
CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUNDS DRAFT PLAN 10 11 2023 0310
2023
Buy Kenya Build Kenya Strategy June 2017
2017
Brochure NAP
BIOENERGY STRATEGY 2020 2027
2020
BCC Strategy for Promoting Clean Cooking Kenya
Water (Services) Regulations 2025
2025
The Water Resources Regulations 2021
2021
The Water Act (Harvesting and Storage) Regulations 2024
2024
The Forests (Participation in Sustainable Forest Management) Rules
The Forests (Harvesting) Rules
The Forests (Fees and Charges) Rules 2016
2016
The Environmental Management and Coordination (Wetlands Riverbanks Lake Shores and Sea Shore Management) Regulations
The Environmental Management and Coordination (Water Quality)(Amendment) Regulations 2025
2025
The Environmental Management and Coordination (Strategic and Integrated Environmental Assessments and Environmental Audits)(No 2) Regulations 2025
2025
The Environmental Management and Coordination (Public Complaints Committee) Regulations
The Environmental Management and Coordination (Noise and Excessive Vibration Pollution) (Control) Regulations
The Environmental Management and Coordination (Management and Control of Plastic Packaging Materials) Regulations
The Environmental Management and Coordination (Controlled Substances) Regulations
The Environmental Management and Coordination (Conservation of Biological Diversity and Resources Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing) Regulations
The Environmental Management and Coordination (Air Quality) Regulations
The Environmental Management and Coordination (Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing)(No 2) Regulations 2025
2025
The Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations
The Environment Management and Coordination (Controlled Substances) Regulations 2025
2025
The Energy (Revocation) Regulations
The Energy (Integrated National Energy Plan) Regulations 2025
2025
The Energy (Energy Management) Regulations 2025
2025
Air Quality Regulations 2014
2014
The Landscape of Climate Finance in Kenya On the road to implementing Kenya’s NDC
National Policy on Climate Finance 2017 Kenya (1)
2017
NATIONAL ELECTRIC MOBILITY POLICY
Kenya Youth Development Policy 2019
2019
Guidelines on Content for National Government Websites
DRAFT NATIONAL COMMUNICATION POLICY
Wajir reviewed C CAP 0
Vihiga Action Plan Version 8.10.2023 0
2023
Uasingishu County CCCAP 0
Trans Nzoia County CCAP 2023 2027 Final 0
2023
Tharaka Nithi CCAP 2023 2028
2023
Tana River CCCAP 0
Taita Taveta CCCAP 2023 2027 REVISED VERSION 0
2023
Siaya County Climate Change Action Plan (NAKURU FINAL) 0
SAMBURU COUNTY CCAP REPORT 0
Revised Marsabit County CC Action Plan (2023 2027) 6th October 2023 (1)
2023
Reviewed Narok County Climate Change Action Plan 2023 0
2023
Reviewed NYANDARUA COUNTY CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2023 2027 Final (1) 0
2023
REVISED TURKANA COUNTY CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN (2) 0
REVISED NYERI COUNTY CCAP 2023 2027 pdf 0
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REVIEWED HOMA BAY COUNTY CCAP 2023 2027 0
2023
REVIEWED CCAP. 0
R Migori County CCAP (1)[1] 0
Nyeri County CCAP 0
Nakuru County CAP 0
NYAMIRA COUNTY ACTION PLAN 2023 2028 6 10 23 0
2023
NANDI CCCAP FINAL updated 25.03.2024 0
2024
MCCCAP 2023 6TH SEP 0
2023
MCCAP 1st yr activities 0
MAKUENI COUNTY CCCAP 2023 27 REVIEWED 0
2023
MACHAKOS COUNTY PCRA REPORT 6TH OCT
Laikipia CCAP Revised 0
LAIKIPIA COUNTY CCAP 2023 2027 draft 27 5 2023 0
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Kirinyaga CCAP 2023 2027 Review 0
2023
Kilifi County CC Action Plan (2023 2027) Reviewed 0
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Kakamega County Climate Change Action Plan 2023 27 0
2023
Kajiado CCCAP Final Edited October 0
KERICHO COUNTY CCAP 1
KERICHO COUNTY CCAP 0
KCCCAP Kitui County Reviewed. 0
KCCCAP REVIEWED AND IMPROVED COPY AS AT 06.10.2023 updated 0
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IMPROVED WEST POKOT COUNTY CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2023 2023 0
2023
Garissa County CCAP 0
Final Reviewed CCAP 2023 2027 1
2023
Final Reviewed CCAP 2023 2027 0
2023
Final Kwale County Climate Change Action Plan 2023 2027 0
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FINAL KISUMU CCAP 2023 2027 0
2023
EMBU COUNTY CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN REVISED 0
ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN (CCCAP) 2023 2027 (Reviewed ),6th Oct,2023 1 0
2023
CCCAP KISII 2023....Revised final UPDATED 0
2023
CCAP muranga final
Baringo County Action Plan 2023 2027 0
2023
BUNGOMA COUNTY CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2023 2027 (Repaired) (1) (1) 0
2023
BCCCAP REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 20TH 2023 (SUMMIT NKU SEPT. 2023 ) 0
2023
BCCCAP 2023 2027 0
2023
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Kenya Gazette Vol CXXVIIINo 10
UNFCCC (With Annexes)
1992
UNFCCC (Text)
1992
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
2006
Nagoya Protocol
2010
Glasgow Climate Pact (COP26)
2021
Convention on Migratory Species (Bonn Convention)
1979
National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2013-2017
2013
Kenya's first 5-year plan to implement the NCCRS.
Long-term Low Emissions Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) 2021-2050
2021 • Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
Provides a long-term vision to guide Kenya's transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient development pathway by 2050, identifying opportunities in key sectors such as energy, transport, and waste.
Kenya's Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
2020 • Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
Submits Kenya's updated pledge to the UNFCCC to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030 relative to the business-as-usual scenario, with a focus on adaptation and resilience.
Wajir County Climate Change Fund Act 2016
2016
Vihiga County Climate Change Fund (Amendment) Act 2021
2021
Vihiga County Climate Change Fund Act 2019
2019
Tharaka-Nithi County Climate Change Fund Act 2019
2019
Nyeri County Climate Change Act 2021
2021
Narok County Tourism Act 2017
2017
Narok County Climate Change Fund Act 2021
2021
Nakuru County Fire and Rescue Services Act 2016
2016
Nakuru County Climate Change Act 2021
2021
Nakuru County Agricultural Development Fund Act 2014
2014
Mombasa County Health Act 2018
2018
Migori County Lake Region Economic Bloc Act 2019
2019
Meru County Water and Sanitation Services Act 2014
2014
Marsabit County Tourism Act 2016
2016
Marsabit County Health Services Act 2016
2016
Marsabit County Energy Development Act 2016
2016
Marsabit County Climate Change Fund Act 2020
2020
Makueni County Sand Conservation and Utilization Act 2015
2015
Machakos County Climate Change (Amendment) Act 2022
2022
Machakos County Agricultural Development Fund Act2014
Kisumu County Lake Region Economic Bloc Act 2018
2018
Kisii County Science and Technology Park Act 2015
2015
Kericho County Forest Conservation and Management Act 2021
2021
Kericho County Food Security Act 2022
2022
Kericho County Climate Change Act 2021
2021
Kakamega County Trade and Markets Act 2018
2018
Kakamega County Tourism Act
Kakamega County Lake Region Economic Bloc Act 2018
2018
Kakamega County Climate Change Act 2020
2020
Isiolo County Climate Change Fund Act 2018
2018
Embu County Water Act 2015
2015
Embu County Tourism Act 2018
2018
Embu County Environment Management Act 2015
2015
Elgeyo-Marakwet County Climate Change Fund Act 2021
2021
Elgeyo-Marakwet County Charcoal Act 2017
2017
Busia County Energy Development Act 2017
2017
Transport Sector Climate Change Annual Report
NCCAP 2013-2017
2013
National Climate Change Response Strategy Executive Brief
National Climate Change Response Strategy April 2010
2010
National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2018-2022
2018
LTLED Strategy for Kenya 2021-2050 - Final DRAFT FINAL
2021
KENYAS SECOND NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION 2031_2035
Kenya National Inventory Document
Kenya National Adaptation Plan
Kenya Initial Biennial Update Report
Kenya_INDC_20150723
Kenya 3rd National Communication
Kenya_2nd national communication
Kenya_1st national communication
Biennial Transparency Report
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
UN Fish Stocks Agreement
Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
2015
Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent (PIC)
Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing
Minamata Convention on Mercury
Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) – Second edition
2005
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
Global Methane Pledge
Glasgow Climate Pact
Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes
An introduction to Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
African Union Agenda 2063 (Environment and Climate Commitments)
African Convention on the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (Revised Maputo Convention)
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)
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Geneva Conventions Act
1968
Incorporates international humanitarian principles into Kenyan law. While primarily about conflict, it sets standards for protecting vulnerable populations, increasingly relevant in resource-driven Climate Security contexts.
Constitution of Kenya, 2010
2010
The supreme law of the land, which enshrines the right to a clean and healthy environment as a fundamental human right (Article 42) and obligates the state to sustainably manage natural resources.
Climate Change Act, 2016
2016
The principal legislation governing climate change in Kenya. It establishes the National Climate Change Council, chaired by the President, and mandates the mainstreaming of climate resilience and low-carbon development across all sectors of the economy.
Energy Act, 2019
2019
A comprehensive law consolidating energy regulations to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and modern infrastructure. It empowers EPRA and county governments to drive sustainable energy access and development.
Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999
1999
The foundational framework for environmental governance in Kenya. It established NEMA and mandates Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) to protect Kenya's natural heritage and ensure sustainable private and public development.
Land Act, 2012
2012
Provides the legal regime for the administration and management of public and private land. Crucial for climate adaptation, it regulates sustainable land use and protects fragile ecosystems.
Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019
2019
Regulates the planning, use, and development of land in Kenya. It integrates climate change mitigation and adaptation into spatial planning frameworks for sustainable urban and rural development.
Wildlife Conservation and Management Act, 2013
2013
Ensures the protection and sustainable management of Kenya’s wildlife. It provides mechanisms for wildlife conservation that also support ecosystem based adaptation.
Irrigation Act, 2019
2019
Promotes the development and regulation of irrigation to reduce reliance on rain-fed agriculture, a key adaptation strategy for food security in a changing climate.
Biosafety Act, 2009
2009
Establishes the National Biosafety Authority to regulate GMOs, ensuring the safety of human and animal health while fostering agricultural innovation.
National Drought Management Authority Act, 2016
2016
Establishes the NDMA to coordinate drought risk management. It institutionalizes response mechanisms to protect arid and semi-arid communities from the severe impacts of climate-induced drought.
Health Act, 2017
2017
Unifies the national health system. Increasingly relevant to climate action as it addresses environmental health risks and the spread of climate-sensitive diseases.
Tourism Act, 2011
2011
Regulates the tourism sector, emphasizing sustainable tourism practices that protect Kenya’s biodiversity and natural landscapes, which are vital for the industry.
Seeds and Plant Varieties Act
2012
Regulates seed certification and plant variety protection. Essential for introducing drought-tolerant and disease-resistant crop varieties to adapt to climate change.
Environment and Land Court Act, 2011
2011
Operationalizes a specialized superior court dedicated to hearing and determining disputes relating to the environment and land use, ensuring environmental justice.
County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2020
2020
Provides the legal basis for transferring conditional grants and loans to County Governments, including funds for climate-related projects and development.
County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2023
2023
The 2023 update for county fund allocations, ensuring continued financial support for devolved functions including local climate action plans.
National Government Constituencies Development Fund Act, 2015
2015
Governs the management of the NG-CDF, a key decentralized fund that can be leveraged for community-level environmental conservation and project funding.
National Government Constituencies Development Fund (Amendment) Act, 2023
2023
Amendments to the NG-CDF Act to streamline operations and enhance accountability in the usage of constituency development funds.
Land Laws (Amendment) Act, 2016
2016
Amends various land laws to address historical injustices, streamline registration, and improve the efficiency of land management in Kenya.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
1994
The foundational international treaty on climate change. It establishes the global framework for intergovernmental efforts to tackle the challenge posed by climate change.
Paris Agreement
2016
A legally binding international treaty on climate change. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Kyoto Protocol
2005
An international agreement linked to the UNFCCC, which commits its Parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets.
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
1996
The sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management.
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
1988
A framework for international efforts to protect the ozone layer. Along with the Montreal Protocol, it has been instrumental in phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
1993
A multilateral treaty dedicated to the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits.
World Heritage Convention (UNESCO)
1972
Created to identify and protect the world's natural and cultural heritage considered to be of outstanding universal value.
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Environmental Protocol)
2008
Promotes, protects and ensures the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by persons with disabilities, including in climate contexts.
About Kenya's Climate Legislation
Kenya is recognized as a leader in climate legislation in Africa. The Climate Change Act 2016 was one of the first comprehensive climate laws on the continent, establishing a robust institutional framework including the National Climate Change Council, the Climate Change Directorate, and dedicated climate funds at both national and county levels.