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KIPPRA Public Policy Repository (PPR) provides its stakeholders with a One Stop Shop for National and County Government policy documents. The goal of the repository is to strengthen the research-to-policy linkage, through availing to both internal and external customers, an open access platform for all the national policies organized by sectors for ease of retrieval.
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Policy Brief No. 78 of 2023/2024 on Assessing Labour Productivity for Nakuru County
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)
Nakuru County is a member of Central Region and Economic Bloc (CEREB). The county is a semi-arid county that experiences between 10-29 per cent aridity levels. The county land size is 7,510 km² and has eleven Sub-Counties namely: Gilgil, Kuresoi North, Kuresoi South, Molo, Naivasha, Nakuru East, Nakuru North, Nakuru West, Njoro, Rongai, and Subukia. The county hosts one of the four cities in the country.
Homa Bay County Approved Budget Estimates 2024/2025
(County Government of Homa bay, 2024)
The preparation of this budget is premised on chapter 12 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 read together with section 125 (1), 130 and 131 of the PFM act 2012, Sections 107 (1) and 112 of County Governments act (2012), section 15 (1) and 16 of intergovernmental relations act 2012 which stipulate specific requirements and guidelines for budget preparation, approval and reporting. Section 112 of the PFM act (2012) outlines responsibilities of the county executive committee Member of Finance requiring submission of a comprehensive budget summary and estimates to the county assembly. this includes a budget summary encompassing budget policies, explanations on fiscal responsibility principles and financial objectives and consideration of previous years resolutions alongside detailed budget estimates covering revenue allocation, expenditure breakdowns, loan information and measures to address previous recommendations. The budget serves as a crucial instrument through which the county government plans prioritizes and controls spending while also communicating financial information and priorities to stakeholders. it facilitates effective management of financial resources and provides a framework for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of government programmes and services.
Discussion Paper No. 323 of 2024 on Exploring the Future of Short-Term Rentals in Kenya: A Scenario Planning Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)
With the rapid expansion of the sharing economy and the emergency of short-term rentals, there is a pressing need to examine the future trajectory of short-term rentals in Kenya. This study aims to assess the future of short-term rentals commonly understood by Kenyans as Airbnb. The specific objectives were to identify the drivers of change, opportunities, challenges from plausible future scenarios and outline policy implications. The study employed a scenario planning approach methodology. The key findings of the study identified the key drivers of short-term rentals as taxes, e-commerce technologies, accommodation costs, policies and regulations, consumer preference, and age. Out of these, e-commerce technologies and taxes were identified as major driving forces. The two driving forces formed four plausible future scenarios from which opportunities and challenges were identified. The four main opportunities for short-term rentals identified are investment opportunities, government revenue, tapping of the global market, and employment opportunities. The critical challenges in the plausible future of short-term rentals (STRs) were found to be cyber security attacks, insecurity, competition from numerous listings on online platforms, and financial burdens to STRs investors due to high operation costs. The study proposes the following policy recommendations. First, the government could consider investing in digital infrastructure that supports the integration of STR e-commerce systems with the tax framework to streamline tax processes, enhance compliance, and reduce administrative burdens. Second, create a specific tax regulation framework that integrates STRs with the booking platforms to streamline tax reporting and collection, and ensure compliance. Third, facilitate the creation of an enabling environment with a consistent regulatory framework and tax incentives to encourage investment in the STR market. Fourth, address cybersecurity challenges by developing stringent regulations that protect the STR platforms......
Mombasa City County Annual Development Plan 2024/2025
(County Government of Mombasa, 2024)
The Mombasa County Annual Development Plan, 2024/2025 is prepared in line with the provisions of Article 220(2) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Article 126(1) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2012. The Plan is the second in a series of five Annual Development Plans that will implement the County Integrated Development Plan (2023/2024 – 2027/28). It spells out the county government’s strategic priorities and programmes that will be implemented over the medium term in response to the views expressed by members of the public during stakeholder consultation forums held throughout the County.The County continues to lay a solid foundation upon which to start the journey of building a prosperous County for all its residents. This is progressively attained through the adoption of a growth strategy based in programmes that generate employment most rapidly, and provide more income-generating opportunities for the poor.
Discussion Paper No. 324 of 2024 on Robotic Medical Services and the Future of Healthcare in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)
With the Kenyan healthcare affected by challenges of availability, accessibility and affordability, there is a pressing need to examine how to adopt robotic medicine as a permanent solution. This study aimed to assess the adoption of robotic medical services (4IR technology) and the future of Kenyan healthcare. The specific objectives were to identify drivers of change in accelerating robotic medicine adoption and provide policy recommendations. The study employed a scenario planning approach methodology, focusing on four steps: defining the scenario question and time horizon, identifying drivers of change, and developing and applying scenarios, guided by diffusion innovation theory. The twelve key drivers of change are societal and expert acceptance of robotic medicine, compatibility with existing infrastructure, robustness of data and internet for AI, investment costs, national healthcare budget, recyclability and environmental impact of medical waste, legislative frameworks, global political collaboration, and AI-related intellectual property, liability, and ethical issues such as patient data privacy, transparency, and bias. The robustness of data and internet for AI and the level of societal acceptance were identified as driving forces. The plausible future scenarios, i.e. Successful Adoption, Low Adoption, Chaotic Change and Rejection of the Adoption were identified. The main opportunities were identified as rapid AI technological developments, medical tourism, and robotic medical innovations. Finally, the critical challenges in the plausible future were found to be regulatory uncertainty, ethical concerns, data privacy and public misconceptions from social acceptance levels. The study recommended the government to invest in AI infrastructure, develop an AI usage framework, create an enabling environment that encourages robotic medicine adoption, establish stringent data usage regulations, foster societal acceptance through targeted community engagement and education initiatives to robotic medicine adoption