Browsing 3. KIPPRA Research Publications by Title

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    • Policy Brief No. 21 of 2023-2024 on Smart and Sustainable Cities Index for Nakuru City 

      Naikumi, Martha; Njogu, Humphrey; Kaibungá, Betty (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 ...

    • Policy Brief No. 22 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Machakos County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector in ...

    • Policy Brief No. 22 of 2021-2022 on MSEs’ Business Environment in Machakos County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework was first developed by KIPPRA in 2019 to provide a tool for monitoring the process of improving business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. The four ...

    • Policy Brief No. 22 of 2022-2023 on Climate Change and Maize Production in Kenya: Adaptation Options 

      Mutiso, Juvenalis & Kimtai, Aldrine (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2022)
      Maize is the most consumed cereal in Kenya and is synonymous with food and nutrition security. However, maize yield has been on the decline over the past few years. For instance, it declined from 42.1 million bags in ...

    • Policy Brief No. 23 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Makueni County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector in ...

    • Policy Brief No. 23 of 2021-2022 on MSEs’ Business Environment in Makueni County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework was first developed by KIPPRA in 2019 to provide a tool for monitoring the process of improving business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. The four ...

    • 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), 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. ...

    • Policy Brief No. 23 of 2023-2024 on Harnessing Inclusive Climate Finance for Youth Empowerment at COP28 

      Njuguna Kelvin, Ndirangu Isaac, Muuo Brian, Nkirote Anita and Eliud Moyi (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
      The urgency of addressing climate change has become increasingly evident, and global efforts, as epitomized by the Conference of the Parties (COP), play a pivotal role. COP28 presents a crucial opportunity to ...

    • Policy Brief No. 24 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Mandera County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector in ...

    • Policy Brief No. 24 of 2021-2022 on MSEs’ Business Environment in Mandera County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework was first developed by KIPPRA in 2019 to provide a tool for monitoring the process of improving business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. The four ...

    • 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), 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 ...

    • Policy Brief No. 24 of 2023-2024 on Decarbonizing the Transport Sector in Africa: Urgent Action and Proposals for Climate Action 

      Moyi, Eliud and Naikumi, Martha (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
      Africa has a unique opportunity to recalibrate its transportation strategies and set the continent on a trajectory towards a sustainable and decarbonized transport future. The global transport sector accounts for a ...

    • Policy Brief No. 25 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Marsabit County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2020)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector in ...

    • Policy Brief No. 25 of 2021-2022 on MSEs’ Business Environment in Marsabit County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework was first developed by KIPPRA in 2019 to provide a tool for monitoring the process of improving business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. The four ...

    • 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), 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 ...

    • Policy Brief No. 25 of 2023-2024 on Building Resilience for Youth Climate Mobility in Africa 

      Kithinji, Brian; Mainye, Naomi; Thini, Peter; David, Paul and Nyamu, Irene (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
      The movement or displacement of people, communities, or populations due to adverse weatherrelated events such as floods, prolonged droughts, rising sea levels, and increased prevalence of invasive species (Boas, 2021; ...

    • Policy Brief No. 26 of 2019-2020 on MSE Business Environment in Meru County 

      Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2019)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework has been developed to monitor key issues that require policy interventions in creating an enabling environment for the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) sector in ...

    • Policy Brief No. 26 of 2021-2022 on MSEs’ Business Environment in Meru County 

      The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2021)
      The County Business Environment for MSEs (CBEM) framework was first developed by KIPPRA in 2019 to provide a tool for monitoring the process of improving business environment for growth and survival of MSEs. The four ...

    • Policy Brief No. 26 of 2023-2024 on Addressing Digital Credit Burden in Kenya 

      Michuki, Valentine (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. 26 of 2023-2024 on Enhancing Youth Inclusion and Representation in Climate Action in Africa 

      Seroney, Brian; Maina, Nyawira; Korir, Sharon; Ojijo, Dave; Dibo Willis-Ambetsa and Nyamu, Irene (The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), 2023)
      As the world continues to experience varying dynamics of the climate change crisis, youth exclusion and underrepresentation in significant decisions on climate change has emerged as a concern for three main reasons. Firstly, ...