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To address the critical gap in air quality data in Africa, the Kenya Meteorological Department, in partnership with SEI Africa and the United Nations Environment Programme, is deploying air quality sensors around Nairobi to enhance research on pollutants and their impact on climate change.
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The lack of adequate usable data remains a key challenge to addressing air pollution in Africa. To combat this, SEI Africa in consortium with the Kenya Meteorological Department and the United Nations Environment Programmee are installing air quality sensors around Nairobi, to support research on short-lived climate pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in Kenya. The findings from the research will contribute to a better understanding of climate change induced by air pollution.
During the deployment of low-cost sensors to the Kenya Meteorological Department, Philip Osano, SEI Africa Centre Director, highlighted that these sensors will enhance the current air quality monitoring system. He emphasized that the data collected will support researchers, policymakers, local communities, and other stakeholders in making informed decisions and taking action to mitigate air pollution in Kenya.
The deployment of low-cost sensors was driven by the African Union Commission’s report, “Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa,” which outlines 37 measures for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across key sectors such as transport, residential energy use, energy generation, industry, agriculture and waste management.
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