Empowering Counties: Building Capacity for GHG Reporting in Kenya’s Crop Production

Kenya’s crop subsector plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, but it is also a significant source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Key contributors to these emissions include land-use changes, fertilizer use, and crop residue management. Together, these agricultural practices release large quantities of carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) into the atmosphere, which accelerates climate change. As agriculture is critical to incomes and survival, addressing its GHG emissions is essential for Kenya to meet its climate commitments and foster sustainable farming practices.

Accurate monitoring of these emissions is key to improving agricultural techniques, fulfilling international climate commitments, and promoting sustainability without compromising productivity. However, data collection challenges at the local level hinder effective monitoring and reporting. Without accurate grassroots data, Kenya’s GHG inventory remains incomplete, affecting emission estimates and limiting targeted interventions.