Transport policies and air pollution in Kenya

The study developed a detailed inventory model for eleven pollutants in Kenya's road transport sector, which accounts for 93% of all freight and passenger traffic. Projections indicate that emissions could increase exponentially by 2050 under a business-as-usual scenario. The authors identify improving fuel economy, vehicle standards, fuel sources, and public transport investment as the most effective strategies for improving air quality and meeting climate goals.

• Road transport is the dominant mode of movement in Kenya, accounting for 93% of all passenger and freight traffic.
• Under a business-as-usual scenario, emissions from the road transport sector have the potential to grow exponentially between 2010 and 2050.
• The most effective methods for Kenya to reduce climate warming and improve air quality are the improvement of vehicle standards and fuel economy, supplemented by investments in public transport and better fuel sources.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2023). Transport policies and air pollution in Kenya. https://www.sei.org/publications/transport-policies-air-pollution-kenya/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Transport policies and air pollution in Kenya. 2023. https://www.sei.org/publications/transport-policies-air-pollution-kenya/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2023transport, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Transport policies and air pollution in Kenya}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2023}, month = aug, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/transport-policies-air-pollution-kenya/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }