3. KIPPRA Research Publications: Recent submissions
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Appraisal of Kenya’s excisable goods management system using interrupted time series analysis: A case of cigarettes and cigars excise tax revenue
(Elsevier, Science Direct, 2023)The government of Kenya introduced the Excisable Goods Management System (EGMS) in November 2013, which is a form of Track and Trace Systems (TTSs) for excisable goods, including cigarettes and cigars. This study appraised ... -
Firms’ use of formal and informal finance in coping with droughts and floods: experiences from Kenya
(The Climate and Development journal, 2023)This study analysed factors influencing firms’ use of formal and informal finance in coping with droughts and floods. It utilized a cross-sectional survey of 802 mostly Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in 27 counties ... -
Policy Brief No. 11 of 2023-2024 on Promoting Efficient Utilization of Resources in Adult and Continuing Education Centres in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Education plays an important role in driving social and economic development, making it vital to ensure that investments in this sector yield optimal returns. Quality education is a major determinant of sustainable d ... -
Policy Brief No. 02 of 2023-2024 on Income Shocks and Household Coping Mechanisms: Implications for the Welfare of Children in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Most countries, Kenya included, have been faced with multiple economic turbulence since the onset of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic could be subdued, the Russian invasion ... -
Policy Brief No. 26 of 2023-2024 on Addressing Digital Credit Burden in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Digital credit1 has expanded in popularity in the past ten years following the growth of financial access, from 40 per cent in 2009 to 84 per cent in 2021.2 The credit ratio also significantly increased from 50 ... -
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. 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. 12 of 2023-2024 on A Green Revolution in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands: The Fertilizer Solution
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The agricultural sector is the leading contributor to Gross Domestic Product in Kenya. It contributed 20.9 per cent, 22.6 per cent, 22.4 per cent and 21.2 per cent to GDP in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively.1 Fertilizer ... -
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 ... -
Discussion Paper No. 310 of 2023 on The Impact of Unconditional Cash Transfers on Households’ Food Security in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)This study investigated the impact of regular Unconditional Cash Transfers (UCT) on household’s food security in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya. Using Propensity Score Matching (PSM), the study assessed the ... -
Discussion Paper No. 308 of 2023 on Unlocking Tourism Potential in Arid and Semi-Arid Counties of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Kenya’s tourism activities are concentrated in Nairobi and coastal regions despite the existence of unique attraction cites and cultural events organised in ASAL regions such as Chalbi desert and Turkana cultural festivals. ... -
Discussion Paper No. 307 of 2023 on Impact of Financial Inclusion on Access to Finance for Startup and Business Operations in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Access to finance is important for business start-up and operations. This study conducted an in-depth exploration into the financing landscape, preferences and factors influencing access to external financing for startups ... -
Policy Brief No. 01 of 2023-2024 on Cost of Living and the Role of Markets
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)This Policy Brief is based on the Kenya Economic Report (KER) 2023, themed ‘Cost of Living and the Role of Markets’. As the economy started recovery from the adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic, it was hit by a prolonged ... -
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. 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. 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 ... -
Discussion Paper No. 317 of 2023 on Leveraging on Digital Readiness to Enhance the Creative Economy in Kenyan Arid and Semi-Arid Lands
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)Leveraging on digital connectivity for growth of the creative economy is a key focus of Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) which aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 goal of transitioning into a knowledge-based ... -
Discussion Paper No. 311 of 2023 on Analyzing Technical Efficiency of Adult and Continuing Education Centres in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The study assesses the technical efficiency levels within Kenya's Adult and Continuing Education Centres (ACEs) and explores the determinants influencing their efficiencies. Utilizing data from the Directorate of Adult ... -
Discussion Paper No. 313 of 2023 on Role of Beef Production and Marketing in Enhancing Welfare of the Communities in Arid and Semi- Arid Lands in Kenya
(The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)The beef sector plays a significant role in the livelihoods of communities in Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Despite the importance of beef production, ASAL communities continue to experience high poverty ...
