Solidaridad to lead Kenya’s methane reduction strategy in livestock sector

KENYA – Kenya is set to introduce its first methane reduction strategy for the livestock sector after Solidaridad East and Central Africa secured funding from the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).

The three-year initiative, running from 2025 to 2027, will target dairy farmers and cooperatives across the country.

The project, officially titled The Development of a National Methane Reduction Implementation Strategy for Kenya’s Livestock Sector (KE-24-002), will support Kenya’s climate commitments while strengthening dairy productivity. It will focus on developing practical tools, technologies, and knowledge that farmers can adopt.

“This project is a major step forward in advancing climate action and agricultural resilience. By equipping dairy farmers, government agencies, and private sector actors with the tools and knowledge they need, we are not just reducing methane emissions, we are building more productive farms, stronger communities, and a greener future for Kenya,” said Hellen Wanjiru, Country Manager, Solidaridad Kenya.

The program will engage 3,000 dairy farmers directly, while also working with cooperatives and government institutions to ensure long-term adoption. The outcome will be a national roadmap for reducing methane emissions in livestock, aligned with Kenya’s broader green agenda.

Solidaridad stressed that the project will rely on close collaboration with farmers, government agencies, and private players.

By linking climate action with better farm yields and income security, the organization believes dairy farmers will benefit both economically and environmentally.

Officials noted that the strategy will also encourage climate-smart farming methods such as improved feeding practices, efficient manure management, and access to modern technologies that cut emissions while raising milk output.

Linking local initiatives with national goals

This development comes as Solidaridad continues to strengthen smallholder cooperatives across the country. Earlier this month, the organization supported farmers from Kwale and Taita Taveta counties by sponsoring ten cooperative leaders to attend the Coastal Region Agribusiness Expo.

At the expo, cooperative leaders met with the Agricultural Finance Corporation to explore funding options for logistics and mechanization. They also held sessions with the Kenya Bureau of Standards on product certification, while other partners introduced seeds, irrigation technology, storage solutions, and pest control methods.

Farmers received training on safe pesticide use and learned about insect farming opportunities including black soldier fly larvae, crickets, and beekeeping.

“These practical exchanges give our cooperative leaders tools they can take home and apply immediately,” a Solidaridad representative said during the event.

Kilifi County Deputy Governor Hon. Flora Chibule praised the gathering, saying, “When farmers meet experts and see these solutions in practice, they return more confident and ready to improve their production.”

EAGC Executive Director Gerald Makau Masila added that the conference created a platform where smallholders could “connect with real buyers and service providers in one space.”

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