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Policy Brief No. 251 of 2024/2025 on Enhancing Value Added Tax Performance in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)The government introduced the Sales Tax Act in 1973 and implemented it in 1974 with the goal of raising government revenue. The sales tax revenue expanded to include both imported and domestically manufactured goods. In ... -
Policy Brief No. 252 of 2024/2025 on Kenya Tax Model: Value Added Tax Simulation Analysis
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Taxation can be used as a policy tool to influence economic behaviour, promote equity and achieve developmental goals. However, taxation can result in undesired outcomes if not well designed and implemented. Distortionary ... -
Policy Brief No. 01 of 2024/2025 on Enhancing Productivity for Sustained Economic Growth
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)This Policy Brief is based on the Kenya Economic Report (KER) 2024, themed “Enhancing Productivity for Sustained Inclusive Growth.” The country has recorded a recovery in economic performance since 2020, when the economy ... -
Policy Brief No. 09 of 2023-2024 on Enhancing Production and Market Access for Honey Producers in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Honey production in Kenya holds a great promise of improving the livelihood of honey producers. It has a huge potential specifically in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya, characterized by dry weather conducive ... -
Policy Brief No. 17 of 2023-2024 on Promoting ASAL Counties as Prime Destinations for Tourists in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Tourism is a critical sector in the country’s economy, contributing to nearly 10.4 per cent of Kenya’s GDP. The share of employment in tourism sector, notably in accommodation and food services sector activities, was ... -
Policy Brief No. 07 of 2023-2024 on Enhancing Utilization of External Business Financing in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Access to finance is essential in fostering business growth, and enhancing access to financial markets is crucial in supporting and expanding entrepreneurial activities beyond mere subsistence levels. One of the ... -
Policy Brief No. 08 of 2023-2024 on Advancing Kenya’s Digital Literacy Initiatives in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)In the 21st century, digital literacy has become a fundamental skill for individual empowerment, economic progress, and societal development. Technology’s rapid advancement has transformed how we communicate, work, and ... -
Policy Brief No. 18 of 2023-2024 on Smart and Sustainable Cities Index for Kisumu City
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The Smart and Sustainable Cities Index (SSCI) in Kenya is a comprehensive framework to measure the status of smartness and sustainability across the Kenyan cities. The pursuit of smart and sustainable urban development has ... -
Policy Brief No. 10 of 2023-2024 on Pioneering Livestock Management through Radio Frequency Identification Technology in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: Insights from Botswana
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Kenya stand at the focal point of agricultural challenges and economic opportunities. Livestock, a mainstay of these regions, plays a key role in driving economic growth and ensuring ... -
Policy Brief No. 21 of 2023-2024 on Smart and Sustainable Cities Index for Nakuru City
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The Smart and Sustainable Cities Index (SSCI) in Kenya is a comprehensive framework to measure the status of smartness and sustainability across the Kenyan cities. The pursuit of smart and sustainable urban development ... -
Policy Brief No. 13 of 2023-2024 on Empowering Creative Industries through Digital Readiness: The Role of Digital Infrastructure
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Digital infrastructure is important in driving employment within the dynamic landscape of creative industries. Undoubtedly, the creative industry has experienced disruption by technology in unimaginable, inspiring, and ... -
Policy Brief No. 19 of 2023-2024 on Smart and Sustainable City Index for Mombasa City
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The Smart and Sustainable Cities Index (SSCI) in Kenya is a comprehensive framework to measure the status of smartness and sustainability across the Kenyan cities. The pursuit of smart and sustainable urban development has ... -
Policy Brief No. 14 of 2023-2024 on Promoting Healthcare Service Delivery in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The Constitution of Kenya guarantees all citizens the right to quality healthcare.1 The government has made efforts to expand coverage of health services after devolution and to cushion the poor and other vulnerable groups ... -
Policy Brief No. 34 of 2023/2024 on UNICEF Nutrition Budget Brief (2017/18 to 2021/22)
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)This nutrition budget brief examines the allocation of the national budget for 2017/18 to 2021/22 in addressing the nutrition needs of children in Kenya. Given the multifaceted nature of nutrition, the brief assesses the ... -
Policy Brief No. 25 of 2023-2024 on Building Resilience for Youth Climate Mobility in Africa
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The movement or displacement of people, communities, or populations due to adverse weatherrelated events such as floods, prolonged droughts, rising sea levels, and increased prevalence of invasive species (Boas, 2021; ... -
Policy Brief No. 27 of 2023-2024 on Greening Education for Accelerated Climate Action by African Youth
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Climate literacy supports the development of learners’ capacities to understand causes and the magnitude of climate change risks, equips them with skills and knowledge for improved climate mitigation and adaptation ... -
Policy Brief No. 26 of 2023-2024 on Enhancing Youth Inclusion and Representation in Climate Action in Africa
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)As the world continues to experience varying dynamics of the climate change crisis, youth exclusion and underrepresentation in significant decisions on climate change has emerged as a concern for three main reasons. Firstly, ... -
Policy Brief No. 16 of 2023-2024 on Empirical Review of Youth Employment Policies and their Impact in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Although Kenya has had stable economic growth and a positive economic outlook, there is need for a more inclusive growth process that creates ample job opportunities for its youth. Despite the country’s relatively high ... -
Policy Brief No. 06 of 2023-2024 on Enhancing Welfare through Beef Production and Marketing in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Beef cattle make up 76 per cent of Kenya’s total cattle population, with 87 per cent of them concentrated in ASALs.2 This underscores the importance of beef production as a livelihood strategy in ASAL counties. Moreover, the ... -
Policy Brief No. 23 of 2023-2024 on Harnessing Inclusive Climate Finance for Youth Empowerment at COP28
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The urgency of addressing climate change has become increasingly evident, and global efforts, as epitomized by the Conference of the Parties (COP), play a pivotal role. COP28 presents a crucial opportunity to ...
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