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Gap Analysis

Comprehensive assessment of gaps between NDC targets and current trajectory

Overall Ambition Gap Assessment

143 MtCO2e

BAU Emissions (2030)

97 MtCO2e

Current Trajectory (WAM)

76 MtCO2e

NDC Conditional Target (2030)

Ambition Gap21 MtCO2e
68% of conditional target pathway achieved32% gap remaining

Sector Status Overview

Traffic light assessment across all sectors

EnergyCritical
AgricultureCritical
TransportHigh
Forestry (LULUCF)High
WasteMedium
WaterMedium

Implementation Gap by Sector

NDC target vs current progress across sectors

SectorNDC Target (MtCO2e)Current (MtCO2e)Gap (MtCO2e)Gap (%)StatusPriorityKey Action
Energy
12.818.4-1530%
CriticalAccelerate renewable energy deployment from 87% to 100% grid share
Agriculture
10.615.1-842%
CriticalScale climate-smart agriculture to 60% of farmland
Transport
5.78.2-5.544%
HighImplement public transit expansion in Nairobi and Mombasa
Forestry (LULUCF)
-18-12.5-5.531%
HighAccelerate the 10% tree cover target implementation
Waste
3.44.8-2.829%
MediumExpand waste-to-energy projects in major cities
Total-36.8

Prioritized Recommendations

Top actions to close the NDC implementation gap

1

Scale Renewable Energy to 100% Grid Share

Accelerate geothermal, solar, and wind deployment to achieve fully decarbonized electricity grid by 2030.

5-8 MtCO2eq reduction$4.5B2025-2030Energy
2

National Climate-Smart Agriculture Program

Roll out CSA practices to 60% of farmland with extension services, inputs, and market linkages.

4-6 MtCO2eq reduction$2.8B2025-2030Agriculture
3

Urban Public Transit Transformation

BRT systems for Nairobi and Mombasa, NMT infrastructure, and electric bus fleet procurement.

2-3 MtCO2eq reduction$5.2B2025-2032Transport
4

10% Tree Cover Campaign Acceleration

Community-based reforestation, commercial forestry expansion, and urban greening programs.

3-5 MtCO2eq sequestration$1.5B2025-2030Forestry
5

Waste-to-Energy Program

Waste-to-energy plants in 5 major cities, landfill gas capture, and organic waste diversion.

1-2 MtCO2eq reduction$0.8B2025-2028Waste