Decriminalize Charcoal Trade

The Kenya Kwanza Government promised that it would decriminalize the charcoal trade

Charcoal trade is in itself not illegal provided that the producer has obtained a license from the Kenya Forest Service. This was the prevailing position even during the launch of Kenya Kwanza’s manifesto, as the Forest (Charcoal) Rules commenced in 2009.
The government is, however, working towards the enactment of new regulations to provide for stricter controls to regulate the charcoal industry.

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Last updated: August 30, 2026 3:32 am