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KIPPRA is set to convene its 9th Annual Regional Conference from May 20th to 22nd, 2026 in Mombasa County, bringing together policymakers, researchers, private sector leaders, and development partners to deliberate on strategies for strengthening value chains to drive inclusive growth in Kenya.

The high-level event will be graced by the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, Kithure Kindiki, as the Chief Guest. Delegates will explore innovative approaches to enhance productivity, promote value addition, and strengthen linkages between producers and markets. To register click here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/bp8mjchs

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Today, KIPPRA convened the Kenya Think Tanks Forum, bringing together key stakeholders from government, academia, and research institutions to explore how think tanks can better position themselves along the knowledge value chain: from evidence generation to policy impact.
The forum was led by Ag. Director for Economic Management, Dr Eliud Moyi, on behalf of the Executive Director, and moderated by Principal Statistician, Samuel Kaunde.

A key highlight was the panel discussions, which examined strengthening evidence generation, translating data into actionable insights, bridging research and policymaking, and advancing policy uptake. Participants emphasized the need for clear communication of research, stronger collaboration, and continuous learning to enhance policy influence.

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Energy remains a fundamental driver of economic and social growth, yet persistent challenges in power reliability continue to constrain Kenya’s progress. A Kippra Kenya study on Navigating Kenya’s Power Quality Landscape for a Sustainable Energy Future reveals significant inefficiencies within the electricity system that are directly affecting businesses, industries, and households.
The findings show that Kenya’s power system losses range between 15 and 25% annually, well above the recommended 10% threshold, pointing to major inefficiencies in transmission and distribution. At the same time, power interruptions remain higher than optimal levels, disrupting productivity and increasing the cost of doing business. Rapid growth in electricity demand, which is outpacing supply, is further straining the system and contributing to technical challenges such as power surges and illegal connections.
Read more on the study: https://kippra.or.ke/download/navigating-kenyas-power-quality-landscape-for-a-sustainable-energy-future-dp-384/

KIPPRA yesterday 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.
The delegation led by the Chair of the GPI Network and Executive Director at Development Transformation, Mr. Steven Chacha was received by the KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Eldah Onsomu.
The discussions at the meeting focused on how GPI can contribute to a more equitable global development financing system by moving beyond the traditional donor–recipient model towards a framework where countries contribute according to their capacity and benefit according to their needs. The meeting also explored how policy research and dialogue can support the promotion of global public goods and strengthen development financing mechanisms.
Also in attendance was National Coordinator of the Global Public Investment Network (GPIN), Ms. Wanjiru Kanyiha, who shared insights on the network’s work and opportunities for partnerships.
Further key areas identified for collaboration included leveraging the KIPPRA Annual Regional Conference (KARC) as a platform to advance discussions on Global Public Investment, reviewing existing policy briefs to identify areas for joint research, and engaging the Kenyan government on the potential for Kenya to join the Global Public Investment Coalition.

KIPPRA yesterday participated in the CGIAR Policy Innovations Hub Kenya Launch and Policy Dialogue held at Nairobi, under the theme “A Policy Innovations Hub for Kenya: Co-Creating Evidence for Agri-Food System Transformation.”
The dialogue convened senior policymakers, researchers, and development partners to deliberate on how co-created evidence can more effectively inform the implementation of Kenya’s agri-food system transformation agenda and shape the country’s Beyond 2030 development strategy.
KIPPRA made substantive contributions across two high-level panel sessions with Senior Policy Analyst, Mr Adan Shibia participating in the panel discussion on “What Do We Know? Using Co-Created Evidence to Inform Current Policy.” The session examined how existing research is influencing policy decisions relating to fertilizer subsidy reforms, irrigation expansion, livestock disease control, youth engagement in agriculture, and broader food systems transformation.
Further, our Executive Director, Dr Eldah Onsomu contributed to the panel on “Where Are the Gaps in Evidence and Constraints in Policy Implementation? – Implementation Challenges and Trade-offs Facing Policymaking.” The discussion interrogated the practical constraints facing policymakers, including investment prioritization, sequencing of reforms, fiscal trade-offs, and the balancing of productivity, resilience, inclusion, and nutrition objectives. Dr. Onsomu underscored the importance of anticipatory policymaking supported by collaboration and co-creation among the various stakeholders in food systems.
The dialogue emphasized strengthening evidence uptake, addressing implementation gaps, and enhancing synergy between research and policymaking institutions

KIPPRA Executive Director Dr. Eldah Onsomu today attended the launch of the 2026 Manufacturing Priority Agenda (MPA), an annual publication by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers guiding advocacy for a competitive manufacturing sector. The event was presided over by Susan Mang'eni, Principal Secretary, State Department for MSME Development.

Dr. Onsomu participated in a panel discussion on “Turbocharging the Economy Through the Manufacturing Sector to Spur Inclusive Economic Transformation.” She emphasized strengthening property rights, value addition, competitiveness, and the Buy Kenya, Build Kenya agenda in line with Vision 2030.
Highlighting that SMEs operate across all 47 counties, she called for targeted investments based on counties’ comparative advantages, from construction and leather to mining, alongside enhanced skills development and access to high-technology manufacturing. Dr Onsomu underscored the need to support youth-driven manufacturing, boost food processing to reduce wastage, invest in sectors like tea, and strategically develop Special Economic Zones to drive inclusive growth.

Kippra Kenya Ag. Director, DEM, Dr Eluid Moyi was yesterday among members of a Technical Working Group commissioned by the Treasury and Economic Planning PS to develop Kenya’s National Policy on Unclaimed Financial Assets at the National Treasury.
PS, Dr Chris Kiptoo, noted that Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority currently holds Ksh 57 billion in investments in government securities at the Central Bank of Kenya, as well as other unclaimed financial assets, including shares held by various institutions, safe deposit boxes, and other related assets.
The move marked the start of a coordinated interagency effort to strengthen the identification, management, and reunification of unclaimed financial assets with their rightful owners and beneficiaries.
According to the PS, the policy will address compliance and transparency, modernise reunification through digital solutions, strengthen institutional coordination, close legal and regulatory gaps, and unlock dormant financial assets.

KIPPRA yesterday hosted a team of Directors from the Ministry of Education representing Basic Education, TVET, and University Education for a consultative engagement on a proposed research on Comprehensive Education and Training Sector Analysis for Kenya.
The KIPPRA team, led by Executive Director Dr Eldah Onsomu, alongside Senior Policy Analyst Boaz Munga, Senior Statistician Gideon Nyakundi, and Policy Analyst Melap Sitati, discussed the concept, which aims to strengthen evidence-based planning, equity, quality, and system efficiency across the education sector.

The East African Chamber Of Commerce,Industry & Agriculture CEO and Regional Coordinator, Mr. Charles Kahuthu today paid a courtesy call to KIPPRA Executive Director, Dr. Eldah Onsomu.
The visit comes on the heels of a collaborative effort between KIPPRA and EACCIA on a special report titled “Promoting Local Cotton, Textile and Apparel Manufacturing in the Context of the Second-Hand Clothing Economy."The meeting explored ways to further strengthen the collaboration between KIPPRA and EACCIA in supporting local industry growth.
Also present during the meeting were Ag. Director for Integrated Development, Dr. John Karanja, and Deputy Director for Private Sector Development Department, Prof. Joseph Kieyah.