Kenya has failed to realize approximately Sh130 billion (about $1 billion) in revenue from carbon credit trading due to inadequate data on forest cover.

• The African Development Bank (AfDB) highlights that the forestry sector contributes 3.6 per cent to Kenya's GDP.
• The report indicates that poor data management is a significant barrier to unlocking financial opportunities.
• The article features images of zebras in the Nyekweri-Kimintet community forest in Trans Mara, Narok county, illustrating the environmental context.