Picture of KIPPRA

KIPPRA

A global benchmark in public policy research and analysis.

KIPPRA Shines at Devolution Conference 2021

The KIPPRA brand shone brightly at the 2021 devolution conference held in Makueni County. From the vibrant and colourfully branded display stand to the branded staff who rapporteured in various sessions and participated in panel discussions, the Institute made the most of the opportunity to create awareness of its products and services as well as promote its visibility.

The event, which took place from 23rd to 26th November 2021, attracted more than 3,000 participants from the national and county governments as well as private, international and non-governmental organizations.

 

Kakamega H.E Wycliffe Oparanya visits the KIPPRA stand at the conference.


KIPPRA also got an opportunity to be part of a panel discussion on trade and manufacturing, where the Executive Director Dr Rose Ngugi made a presentation and participated in discussions. During the session, the Institute also got an opportunity to
display a video on the recovery and re-engineering of local trade and manufacturing in the wake of climate change and pandemics. The ED also got a chance to be part of a media interview at the conference where she discussed issues on trade and manufacturing in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

 

KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Rose Ngugi participates in a panel discussion on recovery and re-engineering of trade and manufacturing in the wake of climate change and pandemics.


 

KIPPRA Board of Directors Chairperson Prof Ben Sihanya (far right), KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Rose Ngugi (centre) pose for a photo with Meru County Governor H.E Kiraitu Murungi during his visit to KIPPRA Stand at Devolution Conference.
 
The KIPPRA display stand a beehive of activity as staff spent time to explain the Institute’s mandate to the many visitors as well as respond to enquiries and get feedback. Among the key guests who visited the stand included governors from Kisumu, Vihiga, Meru and Kakamega counties. The KIPPRA Board Chair Prof. Ben Sihanya and the Executive Director were on hand to welcome some of the guests. Other KIPPRA Board Directors who were at the conference include Dr Phoebe Ayugi Josiah, Mr Zachary Mwangi and Dr Chris Galgallo. Visitors from various counties got to learn about the Institute’s capacity building programmes, especially those targeting county officers. Visitors got a chance to pick publications covering themes of their interest. This enabled the Institute to disseminate 8,450 publications.

 

 

KIPPRA staff serve as rapporteurs at the Devolution Conference 2021.

Share this post

Stay Up to Date

More Blogs

KIPPRA Conducts CGE Training for Staff

KIPPRA conducted Computable general equilibrium (CGE) training for its staff from 21st July to 1st August 2025. The training brought together staff from various departments, equipping