May 7, 2026

KIPPRA in collaboration with the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, held a policy modelling training bringing together 35 participants drawn from KIPPRA and the International Potato Centre on 20th January 2026. The training focused on building practical skills in the development, balancing, and application of Social Accounting Matrices (SAMs) as core databases […]

KIPPRA and Bomet County Assembly signed an MOU on areas of mutual collaboration on 25th February 2026 in Bomet County marking a significant step toward strengthening evidence-based governance at the county level. KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Eldah Onsomu and Speaker of Bomet County Assembly, Hon. Cosmas Korir, attended the signing ceremony. The partnership seeks to

The National Gender Research Agenda technical working group, whose membership includes KIPPRA, called on the Principal Secretary for Cabinet Affairs, Dr Idris Salim Dokota on 23rd Jan 2026 to strengthen collaboration on evidence-based policymaking in gender, equality and inclusion. The team was led by the National Gender and Equality Commission CEO Dr Purity Ngina and

KIPPRA called on the Cabinet Secretary, the National Treasury and Economic Planning on 4th February 2026 to discuss partnership opportunities between MCDF and the Government of Kenya. The KIPPRA delegation was led by Board Chairperson Paul Wachana and Executive Director Eldah Onsomu. They joined Principal Secretary for the State Department for Economic Planning, Bonface Makokha,

KIPPRA hosted the East African Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (EACCIA) CEO and Regional Coordinator, Mr. Charles Kahuthu on 10th February 2026. He was received by the KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Eldah Onsomu. The strategic engagement aimed at strengthening the collaboration between KIPPRA and EACCIA in supporting local industry growth. The visit comes on

KIPPRA hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Education representing Basic Education, TVET, and University Education on 10th February 2026. The team was received by KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Eldah Onsomu. Discussions at the meeting focused on the proposed Comprehensive Education and Training Sector Analysis for Kenya concept which aims to strengthen evidence-based planning, equity,

KIPPRA called on the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) to formalize collaboration and sign a contract that marks the beginning of an important partnership. The delegation led by KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Elder Onsomu was received by the KTDA Chairperson Chege Kirundi. Discussions at the meeting focused on strengthening KTDA’s policy framework in line with

KIPPRA hosted a delegation from the Global Public Investment Network to explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing the Global Public Investment (GPI) agenda in Kenya and across Africa on 10th March 2026. The delegation led by the Chair of the GPI Network and Executive Director at Development Transformation, Mr. Steven Chacha was received by the

KIPPRA participated in a two-day public engagement forum on budget and privatisation on 17th-18th January 2026 in Western and North Rift Regions. The Institute was represented by the Board Chairperson, Prof. Paul Wachana who accompanied the Treasury Cabinet Secretary Hon. John Mbadi and Economic Planning Principal Secretary Dr Bonface Makokha where they participated in the

KIPPRA called on the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST) on 20th January 2026. The delegation led by the KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Eldah Onsomu was received by CPST’s Director of Finance and Administration Dr Wakah George and explored areas of strengthening institutional collaboration in policy research, capacity building, and knowledge dissemination. The meeting,