10th KIPPRA Annual Regional Conference 2027 — Pathways for Kenya's Socio-economic Transformation, 26th–28th January 2027, Nairobi
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KIPPRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The KIPPRA Annual Regional Conference is Kenya's foremost platform for evidence‑based policy dialogue.

The 10th edition examines the pathways for Kenya's socio-economic transformation from agricultural transformation and industrialisation to human capital, infrastructure, institutions and inclusive, climate-resilient growth.

500+ Delegates
30+ Speakers
3 Days
H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, C.G.H, President of the Republic of Kenya — Chief Guest, 10th KIPPRA Annual Regional Conference 2027
10th Edition
Chief Guest H.E. Dr. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, C.G.H President of the Republic of Kenya

Conference Objectives

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Examine the drivers of, and constraints to, socio-economic transformation in Kenya.

02

Compare the pathways to transformation, including agricultural transformation, industrialisation, the services and digital economy, and market integration.

03

Weigh the sequencing, complementarities, and trade-offs among the pathways.

04

Identify the policy and institutional reforms that translate growth into productive jobs, lower poverty, and greater equity.

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Draw policy lessons from the experience of comparable economies in managing change across sectors.

06

Generate practical policy recommendations for faster, inclusive, and sustainable transformation.

Areas of Focus

Key thematic areas guiding research, policy dialogue, and innovation discussions.

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Sub Theme 1
Agricultural Transformation, Food Systems and Climate Resilience
  • Agricultural productivity and structural transformation
  • Commercialisation and modernization of smallholder agriculture
  • Climate-smart and climate-resilient agriculture
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Sub Theme 2
Industrialisation, Enterprise Productivity and Trade Competitiveness
  • Industrial policy and structural transformation
  • MSME productivity, financing and formalisation
  • Export development and trade competitiveness
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Sub Theme 3
Human Capital, Skills and Productive Employment
  • Skills development and labour-market relevance
  • Youth transitions from education to employment
  • Artificial intelligence, automation and skills
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Sub Theme 4
Infrastructure, Digitalisation and Technological Transformation
  • Digital infrastructure and broadband connectivity
  • Artificial intelligence and economic productivity
  • Technology-enabled public services
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Sub Theme 5
Institutions, Governance and Financing for Transformation
  • Institutional quality and economic transformation
  • Domestic resource mobilisation
  • Public debt and fiscal sustainability
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Sub Theme 6
Inclusive, Spatial and Sustainable Transformation
  • Poverty reduction and shared prosperity
  • Gender-responsive economic transformation
  • Green jobs and green industrialisation
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