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    • Data Landscape Report 

      National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition (National Information Platform for Food Security and Nutrition, 2022-08)
      The Data Landscape Report by the National Irrigation Programme Focus for Nutrition (NIPFN) provides an overview of the current status of data related to smallholder irrigation and nutrition in Kenya. The report highlights ...

    • Data Protection Policy 2018 

      Ministry of Information Communication and Technology (Ministry of Information Communication and Technology, 2018)
      The Government of Kenya values the Privacy and the Protection of Personal Data. All the actors involved in the management of Personal Data are expected to respect the requirements of safeguarding Personal Data. Through the ...

    • Debt Policy and Borrowing Framework 2019 

      The National Treasury and Planning (The National Treasury and Planning, 2019)
      Public debt management forms an integral part of macroeconomic environment in any economy. It has implications on public expenditure and also has a direct bearing on macroeconomic stability. The policy is meant to act ...

    • Defence White Paper 2017 

      Ministry of Defence (Republic of Kenya, 2017)
      This White Paper highlights the threats to Kenya’s interests and proposes counter-measures. The role of the Kenya Defence Forces as provided for in the Constitution has been recognised when allocating tasks during peacetime, ...

    • The determinants of domestic saving in Kenya 

      Musamali, Rodgers; Mutia, Cecilia; Ngugi, Rose (United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research, 2022)
      The savings–growth nexus is widely acknowledged, both in policy and in the literature. But Kenya’s numerous policy initiatives to encourage savings mobilization are yet to yield the expected outcomes. This paper identifies ...

    • Determinants of gendered participation in domestic trade: evidence from Kenya 2023 

      Mwatu, Shadrack (Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 2023)
      This paper examines how regulatory, owner-specific, firm-specific and support factors influence participation in domestic trade by Kenyan firms owned by men and women with a view to informing policy action. Data from the ...

    • Determinants of manufacturing firms’ Research and Development investments: evidence from Kenya 

      Shibia, Adan Guyo (Journal of Business and Socioeconomic Development, 2021)
      This study investigates effects of firm-level, sector-level and business environment factors on manufacturing firms’ Research and Development (R&D) investment decisions in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach – Panel Probit ...

    • Determinants of micro and small enterprises growth in Kenya 

      Barako, Dulacha Galgallo, Shibia, Adan (Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 2017)
      The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of investment climate and firm-specific variables on the growth of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Kenya. The paper utilized a cross-section survey data of 2,536 ...

    • Digital Economy Blueprint: Powering Kenya’s Transformation 

      Ministry of Information Communication and Technology (Government of Kenya, 2019)
      This Blueprint seeks to provide a conceptual framework adopted by Kenya in its quest towards the realisation of a successful and sustainable digital economy. It commences with a brief overview of the digital economy ...

    • Discussion Brief Issue No. 02 of 2004 on Impact of Tourism on the Environment in Kenya 

      Ikiara, M Moses; The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2004)
      Tourism is a leading economic activity in Kenya, being the third largest foreign exchange earner after tea and horticulture. Since 1990, particularly since the second half of the 1990s, Kenya's tourism industry ...

    • Discussion Paper No 249 of 2020 on Enhancing Spatial Equity in Location Planning for Affordable Housing: The Case of Nairobi City County 

      Gachanja, James (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2020)
      The affordable housing programme is being implemented by the Government of Kenya to address housing adequacy challenges in the country. Access to affordable and decent housing is imperative to improving the quality of life ...

    • Discussion Paper No 250 of 2020 on Has Kenyan Growth Been Inclusive? Examining Employment Intensity of Sectoral Output 

      Omanyo, Daniel; Ochieng', James (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2020)
      Debate has emerged about inclusivity of Kenya’s economic growth with constant concerns on its ability to create adequate employment for the ever-increasing number of job seekers. While it is strongly believed that ...

    • Discussion Paper No 258 of 2022 on The Role of Infrastructure Utilization and Connectivity on Economic Performance in Kenya 

      Mose, Victor (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      This study examines the relationship between infrastructure and economic performance in Kenya. Using infrastructure-led theory, the study analyzes the impact of infrastructure connectivity and utilization on agriculture, ...

    • Discussion Paper No 260 of 2021 on Status of Children in Kenya: Linking Budgets to Performance Outcomes 

      Onsomu, Eldah: Ngeno, Haron: Kwamboka, Violet & Khaemba, Elton (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2021)
      Childhood is a critical period for the development of both social and human capital and forms a firm foundation for preparing inclusive and sustainable societies. It is estimated that 40 per cent of the world population ...

    • Discussion Paper No 268 of 2022 on Analysis of Motor Vehicle Industry Value Chain in Kenya 

      Shibia, Adan Guyo (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      The motor vehicle industry value chain in Kenya is a key focus for employment generation and the growth of the manufacturing sector, aligning with the Third Medium-Term Plan (MTP) of the Kenya Vision 2030 and the Sessional ...

    • Discussion Paper No 283 of 2022 on Assessing the Implementation of Marine Fisheries' Programmes under the Blue Economy Platform 

      Kaaria, Judy & Chelimo, Cynthia (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      The Discussion Paper No 283 of 2022 evaluates the implementation of Blue Economy initiatives in Kenya, focusing on the MTP III 2018-2022 and the 2018 Sustainable Blue Economy conference commitments for marine fisheries. ...

    • Discussion Paper No 284 of 2022 Review of the Film Industry in Kenya: A Value Chain Approach 

      Akinyi, Brigit F. & Samoei, Silas K. (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      The Discussion Paper No 284 of 2022 examines the policy, legal, and institutional framework of the film industry in Kenya, aiming to identify gaps and learn from the existing system. The analysis employs a value chain ...

    • Discussion Paper No 285 of 2022 on Firm Level Analysis of Global Value Chain Participation in Kenya 

      Wanjala, Kevin & Abdullahi, Mohamed Omar (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      Discussion Paper No 285 of 2022 on Global value chain (GVC) participation has been crucial in driving trade earnings and economic transformation for both developed and developing countries. This study focuses on Kenya's ...

    • Discussion Paper No 286 of 2022 on Effect of External Public Debt on Private Investments in Kenya 

      Milimu, Corazon & Dika, Dire (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      Efficient and modern infrastructure is crucial for economic transformation in Kenya, creating a favorable business environment and income-generating opportunities for private investors. To finance key public infrastructure ...

    • Discussion Paper No 287 of 2022 on Pathways to Development of Nairobi Towards Gaining a Smart City Status 

      Peter, Mercy Kalondu & Okeyo, Joash Odhiambo (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      Countries worldwide are actively pursuing smart city development, employing various methods to assess and prioritize policy areas. This study focuses on evaluating smart development in Nairobi City using the Analytic ...