Identifying and measuring poverty require data on economic conditions of households and individuals. Such data are typically gathered through household surveys. Household surveys collect data on demographics, incomes, ...

Accommodation is a key component of the tourism industry in Kenya, which has been recognized as a key sector in the economic pillar of the country’s Vision 2030. Therefore, the envisaged growth of the tourism industry in ...

Cotton farming is a major source of livelihood for rural households in Kenya. It is characterized by a large number of small holder farmers, hence making it a priority crop for improving livelihood and reducing poverty. ...

Wheat is the second most important cereal in Kenya after maize and it plays an important role in enhancing food security. Despite this importance, the industry has been facing competition from import of cheap wheat. To ...

Although the performance of the port of Mombasa has been an issue of public interest, there has not been any empirical study focusing on it over time. This study estimates the Total Factor Productivity (TFP) of the port ...

This study addresses the key research question of whether differences in financial development are significantly associated with differences in economic growth for 13 African countries using panel data from 1984 to 2002. ...

Participation in commercial agriculture has considerable potential for improving the livelihoods of many smallholder farmers. However, numerous constraints hamper their efforts in market-oriented production. This study ...

One of Kenya’s development goals is to provide an enabling environment for both local and foreign investors. An important element of such an environment is the physical infrastructure especially land and workspaces. An ...

Kenya has been the leading global pyrethrum producer for over four decades. The sub-sector has made significant contribution to economic growth through employment generation, foreign exchange earnings and livelihood ...

The pattern of poverty incidence in Kenya has changed over time, with some households moving in and out of poverty while others or their descendants have remained in poverty for decades. Rural poverty, for instance, increased ...