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A case study detailing the installation of a 64 kWp solar PV system and 92 kWh battery storage at an educational facility in Mombasa, Kenya, by Burhani Solar to reduce grid dependence and improve energy reliability.

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 provides a comprehensive background on Kenya, detailing its political evolution from independence in 1963 to the 2010 constitution, its economic structure as a regional hub, and the strategic framework of Vision 2030 and its subsequent Medium Term Plans.

This research paper conclusion outlines the economic trajectory of Kenya, highlighting its potential for significant GDP growth by 2043 through strategic sectoral interventions and a transition to renewable energy, while identifying critical governance and infrastructure barriers.

Burhani Solar installed a 64 kWp solar PV and 92 kWh battery energy storage system for an educational institution in Mombasa, Kenya, to improve power reliability and reduce operational electricity costs.

This case study describes a 2024 project implemented by Burhani Solar under the Go Blue Programme to provide off-grid solar energy, water purification, and cold chain infrastructure to Beach Management Units (BMUs) along the coast of Kenya.

This policy brief argues that South Africa's 2025 G20 presidency provides a strategic opportunity to integrate subnational governments into the global climate and environmental agenda. It highlights the role of municipalities as frontline implementers of climate adaptation, mitigation, and biodiversity goals, while identifying systemic financial and capacity barriers that hinder their effectiveness in Africa and the Global South.

This research paper argues that Kenya can accelerate its transition to e-mobility and create more youth employment by integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) into the design, assembly, and maintenance of electric vehicles. While Kenya has seen a surge in EV sales and has a high renewable energy mix (90%), current policies favor the import of fully built units over local manufacturing. The paper highlights successful local innovations, such as the 'eMkoko' cargo cart, but notes that the 'jua kali' informal sector remains ignored. It recommends policy reforms to incentivize local assembly, zero-rate manufacturing machinery, and incorporate IKS into formal technical education to overcome barriers like high battery costs and inadequate rural charging infrastructure.

This briefing outlines the critical need for sustainable cooling in Kenya, highlighting the vulnerability of millions of people to extreme heat and the potential climate impact of increasing refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) usage. It connects cooling access to health, nutrition, and economic goals, while aligning these needs with Kenya's Energy Transition and Investment Plan 2023-2050.

This report by Krutham, commissioned by the African Climate Foundation, evaluates the role of climate risk insurance in Kenya. It analyzes the country's disaster risk financing strategies, the current state of the insurance and reinsurance markets, and the barriers preventing the insurance sector from contributing more effectively to climate adaptation and resilience.

This report documents a Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) enforcement dialogue held on April 6, 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya. The forum brought together various departments of the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) to review gains, identify areas for improvement in NMT infrastructure and governance, and commit to a coordinated action plan for enhancing pedestrian and cycling pathways.

This scoping study examines the plastic waste management and recycling value chain in Mombasa, Kenya. It identifies the stakeholders, institutional governance structures, and the policy and regulatory frameworks governing the sector. The report highlights the potential for a circular economy to create jobs and reduce environmental pollution, while detailing the significant socio-economic, financial, and regulatory barriers that currently limit the efficiency of plastic recovery and recycling in the region.

This report by WWF South Africa presents the economic rationale for transitioning from a linear 'take-make-waste' plastic packaging model to a circular plastics economy by 2050 in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, and South Africa. Using computational general equilibrium (CGE) modelling, the study demonstrates that such a transition would lead to positive cumulative effects on GDP, employment, and consumer welfare across all three nations while significantly reducing the costs of environmental externalities.

This report by WWF South Africa examines the role of the informal waste sector in African cities, advocating for an "inclusive circular economy" that integrates reclaimers into formal waste management systems. It analyzes the operational status, socio-economic challenges, and policy landscapes of reclaimers in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda, arguing that their inclusion is essential for sustainable urban waste management and poverty alleviation.

This executive summary describes a scoping study on Ecosystem-based Flood Risk Management in five Sub-Saharan cities: Accra, Cape Town, Durban, Nairobi, and Mombasa. It evaluates the integration of nature-based solutions (NbS) and Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) alongside traditional grey infrastructure to address urban flooding exacerbated by climate change, rapid urbanization, and poor urban planning.

This research paper examines the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on Kenya's informal sector and the resulting strain on the country's fiscal social contract. The authors argue that a lack of fiscal legitimacy, driven by corruption and poor service delivery in healthcare, discourages the informal sector from participating in direct taxation, while government fiscal relief measures primarily benefited formal taxpayers.

This policy brief examines the intersection of demographic growth, climate change, and waste management in Mombasa, Kenya. It argues that while the city faces significant risks from flooding and sea-level rise, there is substantial potential for nature-based solutions—such as constructed wetlands and mangrove restoration—to build ecological, economic, and social resilience.

This briefing document, produced by Natural Justice in August 2019, consists of background information flyers and presentations regarding the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed Lokichar-Lamu Crude Oil Pipeline in Kenya. It outlines the project's technical specifications, the stakeholder engagement process, and the construction methodology for the pipeline intended to transport crude oil from the Lokichar basin to the coast for export.

This policy brief examines the Tanzania Urban Resilience Programme (TURP) and its efforts to build climate resilience in the Msimbazi Basin of Dar es Salaam. It highlights the shift from hard-engineering to nature-based solutions, the importance of stakeholder engagement, and strategic project framing to secure diverse funding sources.

This case study by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) examines the application of user-led behavioral research to improve the effectiveness of development interventions. Using a study on mango value chains in Hola, Kenya, the document demonstrates how understanding the specific needs and behaviors of small-scale farmers can explain the failure of technology adoption and help design more targeted, cost-effective solutions.