3. KIPPRA Research Publications: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Discussion Paper No. 336 of 2024 on Accelerating Solar Energy Transition Towards Green Industrial Revolution in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Solar energy intake in Kenya is still low as compared to other renewable sources, however, its potential is growing as evidenced by increased installed and effective capacity. Kenya plans to attain 100 per cent renewable ... -
Discussion Paper No. 329 of 2024 on Exploring Future Trends in Electronic Commerce in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)E-commerce, the buying and selling of goods and services online, is evolving with the fourth industrial revolution (4IR), marked by technologies like IoT, AI, VR, machine learning, and big data. These technologies enable ... -
Discussion Paper No. 334 of 2024 on Upscaling the Integration of Internet of Things in Tea Factories in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)The study envisions a future tea factory where every leaf is harvested at its peak for optimal freshness and flavour. By 2040, IoT integration in tea factories will revolutionize the process from plucking to packaging. ... -
Discussion Paper No. 327 of 2024 on Essential Skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)To succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), individuals must have skills that match what industries need, covering physical, digital, and cognitive abilities because technology is rapidly changing how businesses ... -
Discussion Paper No. 331 of 2024 on The Adoption and Application of Drone Technology in Precision Agriculture in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Precision Agriculture is one of the innovative concepts of the fourth agricultural industrial revolution (Agriculture 4.0). Precision agriculture entails practices that are aimed at improving yields and maximizing profits ... -
Discussion Paper No. 326 of 2024 on Cyber Security in the Wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Cybersecurity strives to ensure the attainment and maintenance of the security properties of the organization and user’s assets against relevant security risks in the cyber environment. Cybersecurity has been high on the ... -
Discussion Paper No. 330 of 2024 on The Future of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) in Kenya: Scenarios for 2063 Using Delphi Approach
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)The rapid growth of additive manufacturing (AM) is mainly due to its evolution from primarily a prototyping tool to a useful end-product fabrication method. As much as the Government of Kenya has demonstrated its willingness ... -
Discussion Paper No. 335 of 2024 on Using Blockchain Technology in Advancing Information Flow in Kenya’s Avocado Value Chain
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Blockchain technology (BCT) can provide a channel for efficient information flow that is necessary. This study sought to advance information flow in the avocado value chain using BCT. Despite developments such as contract ... -
Discussion Paper No. 328 of 2024 on An Assessment of Kenya’s Sustainable Smart Dairy Farming: Trends and Scenario Analysis
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Smart dairy farming uses advanced sensing and analyzing technologies to reduce environmental issues, raise animal health, and meet the demand for milk and milk products. The sustainable adoption and use of this system in ... -
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 ... -
Discussion Paper No. 333 of 2024 on Revolutionizing Informal Labour Market through Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Case of Jua Kali Sector
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Across the world, countries are investing in the 4IR technologies by recognizing new niches for different industries and leveraging them to achieve sustainable growth and development. The Jua Kali sector in Kenya is a ... -
Discussion Paper No. 325 of 2024 on Role of Virtual Reality in Tourism in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Countries are investing in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) by recognizing new niches for different industries and leveraging on them to achieve sustainable growth. Tourism being a significant driver in economic ... -
Policy Monitor Issue 16 No. 04 April-June 2024 on Focus on Industrialization to Drive Job Creation and Economic Growth
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)The articles in this edition focus on Kenya’s recent economic developments; leveraging global value chains to enhance industrialization in Kenya; human vaccine production in Kenya and leveraging industrialization for ... -
Discussion Paper No. 346 of 2024 on An Assessment of the Economic Impact of the Kenya-USA Free Trade Area
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2024)Kenya has been accessing the United States export market through the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) Framework since 2000. The framework provides access to over 6,700 tariff lines, which is an improvement over the ... -
Special Paper No 03 of 2023 on Influence of Household Sanitation on Child Stunting in Kenya
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2023-04)The Influence of Household Sanitation on Child Stunting in Kenya publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) investigates the relationship between household sanitation and child stunting ... -
Special Paper No. 02 of 2023 on Mapping and Harmonization of Nutrition-Sensitive Indicators Across Sectors to Facilitate Food and Nutrition Security Monitoring and Evaluation Processes
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2023-04)The Mapping and Harmonization of Nutrition-Sensitive Indicators Across Sectors to Facilitate Food and Nutrition Security Monitoring and Evaluation Processes publication by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition ... -
Policy Brief No. 02/2023 on a Framework for Harmonizing Nutrition Indicators in Kenya
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2023-04)The Policy Brief on a Framework for Harmonizing Nutrition Indicators in Kenya by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) presents a framework for harmonizing nutrition indicators across different ... -
Policy Brief No. 03/2023 on Could A Household’s Toilet Affect Child Growth
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2023-04)The Policy Brief on Could A Household’s Toilet Affect Child Growth by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) examines the association between household sanitation and child growth in Kenya. The ... -
Policy Brief No. 04/2023 on Improving Dietary Diversity and Child Nutrition among Small-holder Irrigation Farmers
(National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2023-04)The Policy Brief on Improving Dietary Diversity and Child Nutrition among Small-holder Irrigation Farmers by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIFPN) outlines the challenges facing small-holder irrigation ...
