3. KIPPRA Research Publications: Recent submissions
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Policy Monitor Issue 16 No. 3 January-March 2024 on Accelerating Inclusive and Sustainable Growth through job creation to support BETA Agenda.
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)The articles in this edition focuses on Kenya’s recent economic developments; Enhancing youth employment through the gig economy; Catalyzing opportunities for digitally enabled jobs in Kenya; and Exploiting the potential ... -
Special Paper No. 11 of 2024 on Status of Food and Nutrition Security in Kenya: An Implementation of the Framework for Harmonizing Nutrition Indicators
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)Food security and nutrition is a major global concern and remains a policy priority in Kenya. The targets of Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2) directly address nutrition, focusing on the reduction of hunger and all ... -
Special Paper No. 09 of 2024 on Effect of Access to Clean and Safe, Adequate, Reliable and Affordable Water on Child Nutrition in Kenya
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)Water security, which includes availability, physical accessibility, usage, and stability over time, is a crucial factor for improving nutrition. This paper goes beyond the dominant view of water access as mere ‘coverage’ ... -
Special Paper No. 07 of 2024 on Drivers of Stunting Reduction in Kenya
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)Stunting, a significant public health concern, affects millions of children globally, including those in Kenya. Significant progress has been made, which led to stunting reduction from 26 per cent in 2014 to 18 per cent ... -
Special Paper No. 06 of 2024 on Relationship Between Drought Early Warning Information and Food and Nutrition Security in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)Arid and semi-arid lands represent 88 per cent of the country’s total land mass and are home to 38 per cent of the human population and 60 per cent of livestock and wildlife population. These areas bear the brunt of climate ... -
Special Paper No. 08 of 2024 on Effect of Cash Transfers on Food Expenditure, Dietary Diversity and Nutrition Status of Beneficiary Households
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)Cash transfers are among the most popular social protection instruments that can improve nutrition status by alleviating poverty and cushioning poor and vulnerable households from shocks and risks that affect their ... -
Special Paper No. 10 of 2024 on Food and Nutrition Security in Kenya: Embedding Nutrition Element within the Four pillars of Food Security in the Counties
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)Food and nutrition security is a major global concern. Kenya’s increasing population exacerbates food insecurity, which is at moderate to severe levels. Despite the various policies that the government has put in place to ... -
Special Paper No. 05 of 2024 on The Cost of a Nutritious School Meal in Kenya
(National Information Platform on Food and Nutrition (NIPFN), 2024)School meals are integral for advancing education, nutrition, and social welfare goals, prompting nations such as Kenya to expand their school meal programmes. School meals should meet the micro- and macro-nutrient ... -
Impact of Tariff Liberalization on Economic and Social Benefits: Computable General Equilibrium Application to Kenya
(Wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/polp, 2024)This study employed computable general equilibrium policy simulations to examine the impact of tariff liberalization on socioeconomic outcomes including living standards, cost of living, gross domestic product (GDP) from ... -
Kenya Economic Report 2024 on Enhancing Productivity for Sustained Inclusive Growth
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)The economy recorded stronger growth in 2023. The GDP growth rate increased from 4.9 in 2022 to 5.6 per cent in 2023. Across the sectors, activities in Agriculture rebounded strongly after four failed seasons. The agriculture ... -
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 ... -
Discussion Paper No. 340 of 2024 on Smart and Sustainable Cities in Kenya: A Path to Progress
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)This study explores the journey of four Kenyan cities (Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru) towards achieving smart and sustainable urbanization in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ... -
Discussion Paper No. 339 of 2024 on The Role of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Diarrhoea Prevention Among Children Under the Age of Five Years in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)This study examined the effect of access to improved sources of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) on the probability of reducing diarrhoeal among children under the age of five years (under-five children) in Kenya. ... -
Discussion Paper No. 322 of 2024 on The Role of Cryptocurrency in Facilitating Access to Financial Services in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)This study sought to examine the role of cryptocurrency in facilitating access to financial services in Kenya. The paper navigated complexities involved in cryptocurrency adoption, fostering a conducive environment for ... -
Discussion Paper No. 341 of 2024 on Road to Nuclear Power in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Kenya plans to adopt nuclear energy to meet its growing energy demand, improve energy access and fast-track the energy transition through the nuclear power programme. The country is already taking the initial steps in ... -
Discussion Paper No. 332 of 2024 on Upscaling E-Mobility for Sustainable Transport System in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)The shift from fossil fuel powered to electric vehicles is gradually taking shape in Kenya’s transport system. The electrification of the road transport system provides a solution to growing carbon emissions from the sector. ... -
Discussion Paper No. 342 of 2024 on Review of Policy and Legal Framework for Smart and Sustainable Cities in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Cities across the world are facing unprecedented difficulties in terms of sustainability, efficiency, and quality of life as urbanization continues to increase. Utilizing technology and data-driven solutions, popularly ... -
Discussion Paper No. 343 of 2024 on Potential Sustainable Benefit Sharing of Nile Water Resources: Implications on Kenya’s National Interests
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)The River Nile basin is crucial for the development of riparian states due to its endowed water resources and potential for irrigation and food production, hydropower generation, tourism, transportation, and other uses. ... -
Discussion Paper No. 345 of 2024 on Enhancing Competitiveness of Kenya’s Exports in the Regional and International Markets
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)The purpose of this study is to analyze the competitiveness of Kenya's export products, both regionally and internationally. Kenya recognizes the significance of exports in achieving its objectives, as evident in the Kenya ... -
Discussion Paper No. 344 of 2024 on Role of Fintech in Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Arid Areas in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)The arid areas in Kenya have the lowest development indicators. Studies have evidenced that fintech is a channel for financial inclusion, which is instrumental in increasing the asset base of the poor through savings and ...
