Jane Kenda

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), in collaboration with UNICEF Kenya, officially launched two policy reports during the opening ceremony of the 9th Annual Regional Conference held in Mombasa from May 21, 2026. The reports provide evidence-based insights to strengthen child-focused public financing and promote climate-resilient development planning in Kenya. The

KIPPRA participated in the Sokoni Agribusiness Expo & Conference on May 13, 2026, with Assistant Director, Productive Sector Department, Dr Evans Ngenoh, representing the Institute in a panel discussion on “Counties as Job Enablers: What Works on the Ground.” The session examined the role of county governments in creating an enabling environment for agribusiness investment

KIPPRA participated in the National Cashew Conference 2026 on April 28, 2026, with Assistant Director, Productive Sector Department, Dr Evans Ngenoh representing the Institute in a panel discussion on strengthening Kenya’s cashew value chain. Organized by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), the conference brought together stakeholders from across the cashew sector to discuss strategies

KIPPRA conducted a two-day sensitization programme for officers from the State Department for Correctional Services at the Nairobi Boys Probation Hostel on April 29–30, 2026. The programme was facilitated by KIPPRA’s Knowledge Management Department, led by Deputy Director Felix Muriithi. The sessions focused on strengthening participants’ capacity in knowledge documentation, knowledge sharing and the implementation

KIPPRA called on the Principal Secretary, State Department for Trade, Ms Regina Ombam on 5th May 2026. The KIPPRA delegation was led by the Executive Director, Dr Eldah Onsomu, Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration among them joint review of trade agreements and frameworks, hosting research workshops and webinars and participation of the State

KIPPRA held a meeting with a delegation from Bloomberg Southern Africa on June 30, 2026, to explore data and analytics solutions that could enhance policy research and economic analysis. Led by Mr George Duffield, the Bloomberg team demonstrated the company’s data and analytics platforms, highlighting how they can support responsive, real-time policy analysis. The session

KIPPRA strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action through a series of tree planting activities held from June 12–13, 2026, in Nakuru and Bungoma counties. During the exercise, the Institute donated and planted a total of 30,000 tree seedlings in partnership with government agencies and community stakeholders. In Naivasha, KIPPRA donated and planted

KIPPRA held the KIPPRA Mentorship Programme for Universities and TVETs (KMPUTs) at the University of Nairobi on June 18, 2026, bringing together students, policymakers, academia and development practitioners to discuss the role of youth talent in advancing Kenya’s socio-economic development. The programme, themed “Enhancing Socioeconomic Development in Kenya Through Promotion of Youth Talents,” was graced

KIPPRA has concluded a two-week county sensitization programme aimed at promoting the implementation of the National Policy on Women Economic Empowerment (NPWEE) and the National Care Policy (NCP) across seven counties. The sensitization workshops, held from 11th to 24th June 2026, brought together senior county government officials from Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, Nandi, Kajiado, Vihiga and