Question: What is the main cause of climate change in the country

Edna Muthamia answered on 23 Jul 2025:

The main Causes of Climate Change in Kenya
i. Deforestation: Cutting down forests for timber, charcoal, and farmland reduces carbon absorption and disrupts rainfall patterns. Forest loss accounts for nearly a third of Kenya’s greenhouse gas emissions.

ii. Burning Fossil Fuels: Though Kenya’s per capita emissions are low, urban centers and industries still rely on fossil fuels—especially during droughts when hydropower falters.

iii. Agricultural Practices: Livestock farming and land clearing release methane and carbon dioxide. Overgrazing and poor land management also degrade soil and increase vulnerability to drought.

iv. Vehicle Emissions: The rise in second-hand vehicle imports, many of which are older and less efficient, contributes to urban air pollution and greenhouse gas buildup.