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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 

  Munga, Boaz; Shibia, Adan Guyo; Onsomu Eldah (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 ...
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  Firms’ use of formal and informal finance in coping with droughts and floods: experiences from Kenya 

  Shibia, Adan Guyo (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 ...
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  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 ...
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  Policy Monitor, Issue 14 No. 2, July-September 2022 on Mitigating Climate Change for Inclusive and Sustainable Development 

  The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  The main articles in this edition focus on the following: recent economic developments; a review of technological efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change in Kenya; drought and floods preparedness: more needs ...
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  Special Paper No. 34 of 2022 on Tracing the Effectiveness of Kenya’s Continuum of Anti-Corruption Strategies Kenya 

  Musili, Beverly; Lutta, Paul; Olando, Andrew; Musili Beverly, Lutta Paul & Olando Andrew (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  Corruption persistently and relentlessly remains a challenge in Kenya with a huge cost to the economy. It is a hindrance to good governance and inflicts substantial economic costs such as misappropriation or loss of ...
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  Policy Brief No. 06 of 2022/2023 on Building Resilience and Sustainable Economic Development in Kenya 

  The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  This Policy Brief is based on the Kenya Economic Report 2022, themed “Building Resilience and Sustainable Economic Development in Kenya”. The Report analyses the contexts, policies and institutional frameworks that support ...
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  Policy Brief No. 05 of 2022-2023 on Tracking the Progress Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Energy Transition in Kenya 

  The KENYA INSTITUTE for PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH and ANALYSIS (The KENYA INSTITUTE for PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH and ANALYSIS, 2022)

  Energy transition is a policy-driven process involving a systematic global shift from fossil-based energy production and consumption systems to carbon neutrality, renewable, sustainable, efficient, secure, and ...
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  Policy Brief No. 04 of 2022-2023 on Strengthening Primary Health Care for Equitable Access to Vaccinations in Africa 

  Kebaki, Geoffrey; The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  Primary Health Care (PHC) is a whole of society approach to health that aims at ensuring the highest possible level of health and well-being and equitable distribution by focusing on people’s needs and, as early as ...
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  Policy Brief No. 06 of 2022-2023 on Building Resilience and Sustainable Economic Development in Kenya 

  The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  This Policy Brief is based on the Kenya Economic Report 2022, themed “Building Resilience and Sustainable Economic Development in Kenya”. The Report analyses the contexts, policies and institutional frameworks that support ...
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  Policy Brief No. 03 of 2022-2023 on Sustaining Kenya’s Economic Recovery Amidst Uncertainties of COVID-19 

  Mwatu, Shadrack; Ngugi, Rose; Karanja, John; The KENYA INSTITUTE for PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH and ANALYSIS (The KENYA INSTITUTE for PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH and ANALYSIS, 2022)

  On 12th March 2020, Kenya reported the first confirmed case of COVID-19. By end of December 2020, it had experienced two peaks of positivity rate. In March 2021, the government rolled out a National Vaccine Deployment ...
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  Policy Brief No. 02 of 2022-2023 on Efficacy of Anti-Corruption Institutional Structure in Kenya 

  Ngugi, Rose; Musili, Beverly; Lutta, Paul; The KENYA INSTITUTE for PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH and ANALYSIS (The KENYA INSTITUTE for PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH and ANALYSIS, 2022)

  Kenya has over time put in place anti-corruption initiatives dating back to independence. This includes defining the scope of corruption activities, setting up anti-corruption institutions including those provided ...
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  Policy Brief No. 01 of 2022-2023 on Towards Effective Regulation of Wholesale and Retail firms in Kenya 

  Karanja, John; The KENYA INSTITUTE for PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH and ANALYSIS (The KENYA INSTITUTE for PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH and ANALYSIS, 2022)

  The wholesale and retail firms are very significant in the country’s development process and, as such, the sector was identified as a contributor to the achievement of the Kenya Vision 2030 through job creation. That ...
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  Policy Brief No. 25 of 2022-2023 on Enhancing the Effectiveness of Kenya’s Institutional Framework for Export Trade Promotion 

  Mwatu, Shadrack; Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  The size of Kenya’s export trade has been shrinking over the last two decades. Despite the country’s exports of goods and services averaging 20% of GDP in the last 20 years, the average share has fallen to 17.2% in the ...
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  Policy Brief No. 24 of 2022/2023 on Pathways to Development of Nairobi Towards Gaining a Smart City Status 

  Okeyo, Joash Odhiambo; Peter, Mercy Kalondu; The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  Smart cities have gained popularity in first-world countries. The foundational elements of a smart city are present in Nairobi City, both in terms of hard and soft infrastructure. has not yet achieved the status of smart ...
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  KIPPRA in Brief 2022 

  The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) was established in May 1997 through Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999. In January 2007, His Excellency the President signed the ...
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  Special Paper No. 30 of 2022 on Research Ecosystem Strengthening through the Development of a Framework for County Business Environment for Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya 

  Njenga, Githinji, Nguli, Judith, Ngugi, Rose, Lutta, Paul & Naeku, Cecilia (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  This research paper presents the County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) 2022. CBEM is a framework that provides a tool for monitoring progress in improving the business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. ...
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  Special Paper No 31 of 2022 on Research Ecosystem Strengthening through the Development of a Public Affairs Index to Support the Devolved System of Government in Kenya 

  Paul Lutta, Naeku Cecilia, Nguli, Judith, Ngugi, Rose & Githinji, Njenga (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  The Public Affairs Index (PAI) is a framework for monitoring delivery of public services at the county level. The Index helps to identify gaps, bring out emerging issues, and guide in prioritizing policy actions. The ...
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  Policy Monitor, Issue 14 No. 3, Jan-March 2022, on Sustaining Development momentum in the electioneering year and beyond 

  Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, 2022)

  Welcome to the KIPPRA Policy Monitor, the January-March 2022 edition. The theme of this edition is “Sustaining Development Momentum in the Electioneering Year and Beyond”. This edition comes at a time when Kenya is still ...
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  Policy Brief No. 17 of 2022/2023 on External Public Debt Servicing 

  Naikumi, Martha; Machagua, Josphat; The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  Prudent external public debt service management is integral in ensuring external debt service does not place an unbearable burden on the current and future generations. It is also pivotal in informing the optimal debt ...
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  Policy Brief No. 23 of 2022/2023 on Makers and Breakers of National Unity in Kenya 

  Khaemba, Elton; Nyachio, Valerie; The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)

  The Kenyan national anthem, which is a symbol of national unity, emphasizes that if the country dwells in unity, peace, and liberty it can generate plenty of resources within its borders to drive desired development. ...

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