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Originally published by The Standard BusinessOctober 30, 2025
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Kenya moves to cut building sector emissions as urbanisation surges

Globally, buildings account for roughly 37 per cent of energy-related CO₂ emissions when both operational and materials (“embodied”) emissions are included...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya is taking steps to reduce emissions from its building sector amid rapid urbanization. This initiative involves a collaboration between the Global Buildings Performance Network (GBPN), the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), and other stakeholders.
- Efforts are underway to quantify emissions across Kenya’s building stock and construction sector value chain.
- The project follows the development of a roadmap designed to move the sector from diagnostics to delivery.
- A photo shows the Mukuru Slums affordable housing project in Nairobi, highlighting the scale of urban development.
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