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Introduction Climate change is among the greatest risks to peace and security in the 21st century. Climate change is not a direct cause of armed conflicts, but it indirectly increases the risk of conflict by exacerbating existing factors such as social, economic, and environmental conflicts. The intensity violence arising from livestock grazing lands is associated …

Enhancing Peace and Security in Kenya through Mitigation of Climate Change Read More »

There has been an emotive debate to limit growth and eventual elimination of secondhand goods in Kenya. The recent attempt to ban the importation of secondhand imported minibuses, midibuses, and large buses was immediately protested by the United Kingdom owing to the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) it has with Kenya. Previous attempts in Kenya to …

Rejuvenating Local Manufacturing in the Context of Secondhand Economy Read More »

Introduction Financial technology (fintech) automates and improves the delivery and usage of financial services. It enables businesses and individuals to effectively carry out operations and financial transactions using specialized coded software and algorithms used on computers and, more increasingly, on smartphones. Such computer programmes and technology enable banking and financial services to better unbundle their products …

Overcoming Hurdles to Sustain Growth of Financial Technology in Kenya Read More »

Introduction Content monetization is a way of leveraging online content in social media so that the content creator earns money as users, consumers or subscribers use the content. Given the rise in social media applications, content creation has increased on various social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. The digital era has …

Realizing Economic Value of Social Media through Content Monetization Read More »

Introduction Provision of health services is a devolved function and county governments are expected to plan and budget for it. For the counties of Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa, devolution has been a blessing. These counties have for decades faced successive marginalization resulting in lack of access to essential services including health care services. Most of …

Health Care Financing in the Context of Devolution in North-Eastern Counties Read More »

Nairobi was once renowned as the “Green City in the Sun” with a reputation for being a healthy environment to live in. It took tremendous pride in being a city with a blend of natural forests, savanna grasslands, and three rivers running through it, namely: Ngong’ River, Mathare River, and Nairobi River. Furthermore, the city was …

Restoring Nairobi to a Green City in the Sun Read More »

The role of higher education in Kenya is to generate a pool of qualified professionals with specialized skills. These professionals often have the potential to promote production and capital resources and provide national services that reflect both national and cultural heritage in Kenya. To achieve this, institutions of higher learning are expected to generate new …

Improving the Performance of Public Universities in Delivering Higher Education in Kenya Read More »

Introduction Kenya has made significant progress in energy transition, with 89% of electricity generated from renewable sources, with solar power accounting for 1% in 2021. In Kenya, the ideal potential for solar energy is 4-6 kWh/ m2/day levels of insolation because it is located near the equator, with an average of 5-7 sunshine hours each …

Promoting the Use of Solar Energy in the Manufacturing Sector in Kenya Read More »

Introduction Preconception nutrition refers to the nutrition status of an individual before pregnancy. It is recommended that at least six months prior to conception, men and women should focus on achieving optimum nutrition, increasing fitness and living a healthy lifestyle. This would ensure that the female body is ready for a successful pregnancy and that …

Promoting Preconception Nutrition for Improved Birth Outcomes in Kenya Read More »

Introduction The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 1948 provides that everyone has the right to take part in the government of his/her country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. The International Convention on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) further acknowledges this right and opportunity for citizens to take part in the conduct of public …

Strengthening the Democratic Participation of Women Candidates in Kenya’s Elections Read More »