The 2022 World Cities Day, themed Act Local to Go Global, was held on 31st of October. The annual commemorations aim at promoting global sustainable urbanization and encourage countries to collaborate in addressing urbanization challenges. The theme, Act Local to Go Global, emphasized on the potential and utilization of local actions and strategies in empowering […]
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Small businesses are the driving force behind innovation and economic growth. They are the engine of Kenya’s economy by accounting for 33.8 per cent of the national output (KNBS Economic Survey, 2022). A study by Muturi (2015) found that small businesses have been key in bringing new ideas, products, and services to the market, and
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Kenya is facing unprecedented drought episodes, with an increased frequency of occurrence and intensity. In the past ten years, Kenya has experienced three extremely severe droughts (2010-2011, 2016-2017 and 2020-2022). The recent drought (2020–2022) was the most severe and prolonged, with extensive livelihood losses and significant displacement for households living in arid areas. Drought has
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Emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolution (4IR and 5IR), Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G technologies are supporting countries to transform their economies through disruptive innovations[1] and service delivery models such as open banking[2] and ride hailing applications[3]. In the last 15 years, the global digital
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KIPPRA held a stakeholder validation workshop for its strategic plan (FY2023/24 – 2027/28) on 6th June 2023. The workshop was aimed at presenting the draft and receiving stakeholder input. Among the organizations present were the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, University of Nairobi, Tegemeo Institute, The Kenya Film Classification Board, International Food Policy Research Institute,
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KIPPRA held a Kenya Economic Report 2022 sectoral dissemination workshop, focusing on building resilience for manufacturing and trade sectors, on 6th June 2023. The aim of the workshop was to present overviews of the two chapters, including their status, key findings and recommendations, and provide a platform for stakeholder dialogue. Among the organizations represented in
KIPPRA staff were on Wednesday the 24th of May 2023 sensitized on first aid and fire safety. The exercise was organized by the Health and Safety Committee and facilitated by Mr Jackson Mutunga from St Johns Ambulance. Staff gained an understanding of the causes and stages of fire, the fire extinguisher anatomy, the principles of
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KIPPRA held a sectoral dissemination workshop on the Kenya Economic Report 2022 on May 18, 2023. Discussions focused on recent trends and developments in macroeconomic performance as well as the medium-term prospects. Some of the areas discussed during the plenary session include debt sustainability, enhancing tax compliance, drivers of inflation, impacts of the Finance Bill
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KIPPRA held a stakeholder dissemination workshop to discuss findings of the Kenya Economic Report 2022 chapter on entrenching reliance in Kenya’s creative economy. Among those who attended the forum was State Department of Culture, Ministry of Sports Culture and Heritage Director Dr Kiprop Lagat, Creative Economy Working Group Chairperson Prof. Kimani Njogu and Music Advocate
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KIPPRA, in collaboration with the Wildlife Research Training Institute (WRTI), planted another 1,000 indigenous trees at the Naivasha Game Farm on 19th May 2023. The exercise, which was led by the Corporate Social Responsibility, Gender Mainstreaming and National Values Committees, was in support of the government’s reforestation initiative. The staff were led by CSR Committee
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