Kenya’s intermediary cities—those with populations between 50,000 and one million—are emerging as vital engines of regional growth. Yet,...

Kenya’s cotton industry is poised for a revival—and Lamu County is at the heart of this transformation. Despite the country’s potential,...

Women harvest chilli in Kilifi Despite Kenya’s progressive legal framework that guarantees equal rights to land and property for both men...

Kenya’s intermediary cities—urban centres that serve as regional hubs between rural areas and major cities—are increasingly at the...

Kenya's cotton industry has a significant market potential, as the annual demand for cotton lint exceeds 200,000 bales, while the current...

Over the past five years, the UK Government funded Sustainable Urban Economic Development Programme (SUED) has worked with leaders in 12...

When Beatrice Nanga became a parent, she wanted to provide her children with a more prosperous life than she had experienced. As a...

Intermediary cities with a population between 50,000 and one million people need a vibrant private sector that provides income and...

Introduction Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, yet they do not have adequate...

Introduction Primary cities in Africa cannot accommodate the rapidly increasing population, as such, there is need to strengthen the role...

Last month’s COP27 in Egypt has brought renewed urgency for vulnerable Sub-Saharan countries to adapt and mitigate against the impacts of...

As this year’s COP27 in Egypt is coming to a close, climate finance was again at the centre of the negotiations. But to become...

Socio-economic analyses of most urban areas demonstrate that there are individuals or groups who are excluded from fully participating in...

Seizing opportunities for economic growth Kenya’s economy – the largest in East Africa – has seen high growth in recent years. The...

Global warming and climate change continue to pose major challenges to communities in developing countries by threatening livelihoods and...

Why gender and social inclusion matter in urban planning Urban planning and design heavily influence the way people can use spaces and...

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented in terms of impact and reach. It has fundamentally changed lives in the short...

Protecting Nature There is now a clear consensus that any successful pathway to achieve global emissions targets, meet national net zero...

Why climate change matters to Kenya’s youth The UN estimates that young people aged between the ages of 15-24 account for one-sixth of...

Kenya’s green finance history In 2017, Kenya launched its green bond programme as part of its implementation activities of the National...