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This report analyzes Kenya's current development and projects its trajectory to 2043 through eight sectoral scenarios and a combined 'Agenda 2063' scenario. It evaluates progress in demographics, health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, trade, and governance, highlighting the potential for significant GDP growth and poverty reduction if strategic policy interventions are implemented.

This report assesses the role and effectiveness of community peace accords in seven Kenyan counties: Tana River, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, and Turkana. It examines the transition from top-down, state-led agreements to community-led processes, highlighting that sustainable peace depends on local ownership, inclusive design, and the integration of traditional customs. The study identifies key drivers of conflict, including resource scarcity, historical marginalisation, and political competition under devolution, while providing policy recommendations to improve the coordination, funding, and legal frameworks supporting these accords.

This case study compendium by Natural Justice examines human rights violations associated with green energy projects in Africa, arguing that the 'just' component of the Just Energy Transition is often neglected. Through examples in South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, and Senegal, the document highlights systemic failures in public participation, land rights protections, and environmental safeguards, providing policy recommendations to center human and environmental rights in the energy transition.

This case study describes the efforts of Natural Justice and the community-based organization Vision of Hope to address environmental and public health violations caused by a slaughterhouse in Isiolo town, Kenya. By utilizing access to information requests and formal complaints based on the Environmental Management and Coordination Act and the Public Health Act, the group successfully pressured the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) and the Isiolo county public health office to issue a closure notice to the facility in July 2017.

This policy brief discusses the application of attribution science to disaster risk management in Kenya, highlighting how climate science can bridge the gap between scientific data and policy action to improve risk awareness, preparedness, and resource allocation.

This discussion brief examines energy pathways for Kenya to achieve its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030. It analyzes the trade-offs between low-carbon and high-carbon development, the challenges of centralized versus decentralized power generation, and the critical role of household cooking fuels. The document emphasizes that while technical pathways exist, success depends on overcoming financial barriers, regulatory gaps, and public opposition through transparent stakeholder engagement and benefit-sharing.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines the internal displacement of pastoralist communities in northern Kenya, highlighting a significant gap in protection and assistance compared to other regions of the country. It analyzes the complex drivers of displacement—including colonial legacies, violence, human rights abuses, and climate factors—and argues that current responses are largely inadequate, short-term, and uncoordinated.

This executive summary reports on a 2024 study commissioned by Natural Justice to assess the state of the Climate Justice Movement (CJM) in Kenya. The study involved 404 survey responses, 19 key informant interviews, and 12 focus group discussions across six regional economic blocs. It finds that while the CJM has a strong grassroots presence and has influenced national and county policies, it is currently hindered by internal fragmentation, leadership disputes, and limited funding. The document outlines the movement's composition, its role in monitoring government climate finance, and the legal frameworks—such as the Climate Change Act of 2016—that govern climate action in Kenya.

This guide explains the purpose and use of the Natural Justice Land Acquisition Map, which identifies land parcels the Kenyan government intends to compulsorily acquire for the LAPSSET Corridor Project. It provides instructions on navigating the map, details the legal process for land acquisition and compensation, and identifies who is eligible to lodge claims with the National Land Commission (NLC).