International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies
2025; 6(i): 313-320
ISSN:
2311 7575
EFFECT OF CARBON MARKETS ON PERFORMANCE OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION INITIATIVES IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KOKO NETWORKS
Mambo Ivy Wanjiru and Dr. Nyaga Juster Gatumi
Published:
01 December, 2025
Volume:
6
Issue:
i
Keywords:
Carbon Markets, Climate Adaptation Initiatives, Kenya
Climate change has had severe impacts globally and across different sectors. The global
South, Kenya included, is bearing the brunt of these changes, which necessitate the
process of adjusting to the change. In this regard, several adaptation initiatives have been
initiated to address this need. To ensure the sustainability of these initiatives, financing
should be sustainable, which has been a major challenge. This study, therefore, seeks to
investigate the influence of carbon markets on the performance of climate adaptation
initiatives in Kenya. This study is anchored on the theory of financial intermediation.
Employing a descriptive research design, the study targeted 31 climate adaptive
initiatives in Kenya with a focus on KOKO Networks and shall utilize census sampling.
Data collection will be done using structured questionnaires administered through
Survey Monkey. Data analysis will be done through descriptive and inferential statistics.
This study will be useful to policymakers in creating policies that ensure project
sustainability. Project managers shall also benefit through this in understanding best
ways to structure future projects using the most suitable financing mechanisms for the
project.