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Recent Submissions

Strengthening childcare systems for children under the age of three in Kenya : policy options for quality, inclusion, and sustainable care delivery
(Strathmore University Press, 2026-06) Mukuki, Allan; Mutava, Catherine Ngina; Ngatia, Gladwinne; Muthoni, Linda
Despite progressive national policies such as the Children’s Act (2022), the Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy (2017), and the National Care Reform Strategy (2022–2032), Kenya’s childcare system for children under age three remains fragmented. While approximately 4.7 million children under three require care, the current care arrangements are primarily informal, with high dependence on parental care and extended family members. Only 10% to 15% are enrolled in formal centres, and nearly 10% to 12% are unsupervised, highlighting a serious gap in access and safety.
Key challenges facing women seeking government tenders in Kenya : strengthening procurement opportunities
(Strathmore Unviersity Press, 2026-06) Kiraka, Ruth N.; Otieno, Hellen N.
A decade after the introduction of the Access to Government Procurement Opportunities (AGPO) programme, women entrepreneurs in Kenya continue to encounter systemic barriers that limit their effective participation in public procurement. AGPO was conceived as a transformative affirmative action mechanism to address historical exclusion in access to state contracting opportunities and to promote inclusive economic growth. While the programme has expanded visibility and opportunity for women-owned enterprises, significant implementation gaps persist.
Kenya's Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026 : aligning with global AI governance standards
(Strathmore University Press, 2026-06) Onyango, Joseph O.
Kenya’s Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, tabled in the Senate on 19 February 2026, marks a historic milestone as Africa’s first comprehensive and legally enforceable framework for governing artificial intelligence. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes economies, workplaces, and public services across the continent, Kenya has taken a decisive step to establish clear rules for its responsible development and use. A comparative review of nine key global standards finds that the Bill has strong alignment across ten governance dimensions. The Bill has been benchmarked against UNESCO’s Ethics of AI Recommendation, the EU AI Act, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and the OECD AI Principles. Its key policy innovation milestones include constitutional independent AI Commissioner, risk-based regulatory framework, and pioneering workforce protection obligations.
The Impact of tax changes on national debt - evidence from Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2025) Abdulshakur, S. S.
The study was to establish the influence of changes in tax policies with regard to the fiscal policies on Kenya's national debt in relevance to economic growth and development. Using regression analysis, this study explored relationships between tax policies and debt levels by using data for 44 years. It put forward fiscal challenges facing Kenya in terms of rising debt-to-GDP ratio, inefficiencies in tax collection, and expenditure allocation. The study further reviewed related theories and empirical studies, which helped to identify the gaps in understanding how tax reforms affect debt management. The research described the quantitative approach used, including descriptive analysis, correlation, and diagnostic tests. The results showed that the independent variables have a strong positive relation with the national debt, where the regression R-value is 0.816, and the R² is 0.665; thus, the independent variables explained 66.5% of the variation in national debt. Out of these, the tax-to-GDP and debt-to-GDP ratios proved to be substantial determinants. At the same time, VAT and income tax had a very insignificant direct effect but were strongly correlated with other fiscal variables. Diagnostic evaluations validated the model's dependability, revealing that both multicollinearity and heteroscedasticity remained within acceptable limits alongside a mild positive autocorrelation (Durbin-Watson = 1.223). The investigation concluded that judicious tax reforms, effective revenue collection methods, and equitable expenditure policies were essential for achieving sustainable debt management in Kenya. Recommendations included the equitable expansion of the tax base to avoid overburdening low-income earners, enhancing compliance through modernized systems, reducing recurrent expenditures to prioritize development projects, and fostering economic growth to bring the debt-to-GDP ratio in line with international benchmarks. These findings offered actionable insights for policymakers to address Kenya's fiscal challenges and achieve long-term economic stability.
The Impact of cryptocurrency use on the Nigerian Financial System - a case for Bitcoin and Ethereum
(Strathmore University, 2025) Ngugi, K.
Cryptocurrency adoption is transforming financial systems globally, offering decentralized alternatives to traditional financial instruments. In Nigeria, this adoption is particularly significant due to a high unbanked population, inflationary pressures, and the rising prominence of remittance flows. While prior research highlights cryptocurrencies' potential for financial inclusion and inflation hedging, limitations exist in their focus on speculative trading, with insufficient exploration of macroeconomic impacts. This study employs a reproducible quantitative research approach, analysing daily, monthly, and quarterly datasets from 2018 to 2022 to assess cryptocurrency adoption's influence on Nigeria's economy. Analytical methods include descriptive statistics, Auto ARIMA and Vector Autoregression (VAR), supported by pre-estimation tests for robustness. Findings reveal that cryptocurrency adoption positively correlates with increased remittance efficiency and serves as a hedge against inflation. Volatility analysis demonstrates significant clustering in cryptocurrency prices, with spillover effects observed on exchange rates and remittance flows. These results underscore cryptocurrencies' dual role as economic disruptors and stabilizers, offering opportunities for financial inclusion while presenting risks of speculative volatility. The study's implications extend to policymakers and financial institutions, emphasizing the need for balanced regulation to harness the benefits of cryptocurrencies while mitigating associated risks. This research fills critical gaps in understanding cryptocurrencies' broader economic impacts, particularly in developing economies like Nigeria.