Kenya launches first National Digital Emissions Monitoring platform
Date: 2026-03-14
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Kenya
has taken a major step in environmental governance with the launch of the Kenya
Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (KOCEMS), the country’s first
national-scale digital platform for monitoring industrial emissions in real
time.
The
initiative was inaugurated by Hon. Deborah Barasa, Cabinet Secretary for
Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, alongside Dr. Mamo B. Mamo,
Director General of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), and
Rohit Khattar, Founder of United Platform Solutions Global.
KOCEMS
is designed to provide real-time environmental data from industries and
infrastructure across Kenya, enabling data-driven regulation, greater
transparency, and improved compliance. The platform is part of the larger
Africa Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (AOCEMS) initiative, which
aims to establish a continent-wide environmental monitoring network.
Officials
highlighted that the system strengthens Kenya’s capacity to enforce climate
commitments while promoting industrial accountability and cleaner operations.
The launch positions Kenya as a leader in leveraging technology for
environmental governance in East Africa.
