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Agricultural Policy-Making in Sub Saharan Africa: APRM Process in Kenya

Kimenju, Simon; Gitau, Raphael; Kibaara, Betty; Nyoro, James; Bruntrup, Michael; Zimmermann, Roukayatou (Tegemeo Institute, 2008)

Introduction The New Partnership for Africa‘s Development (NEPAD) was adopted by the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit held in Lusaka, Zambia, in July 2001. NEPAD is a strategic policy framework for ...
Agricultural Policy-Making in Sub Saharan Africa: CAADP Progress in Kenya

Kibaara, Betty; Gitau, Raphael; Kimenju, Simon; Nyoro, James; Bruntrup, Michael; Zimmermann, Roukayatou (Tegemeo Institute, 2008)

Introduction In the past few years, agriculture has regained prominence on the African policy agenda. A novel aspect in this respect is the increased importance attached to regional and continental levels to foster ...
Community's Voice/Presence in Governance of Food Security Related Initiatives: The Case of Kirinyaga West and Mbeere South Districts in Central Kenya

Kamau, Mercy; Gitau, Raphael; Matui, Moses (Tegemeo Institute, 2013)

Abstract Efforts to increase responsiveness, effectiveness and efficiency of food security related projects that are geared towards mitigating food insecurity and poverty reduction, include decentralized to the local ...
Effects of Climate Variability and Change on Agricultural Production: The Case of Small-Scale Farmers in Kenya

Ochieng, Justus; Kirimi, Lilian; Mathenge, Mary; Gitau, Raphael (Tegemeo Institute, 2016)

Abstract Agriculture is the mainstay of the Kenyan economy with an estimated GDP share of 26 percent in 2012, and thus remains an important contributor to employment and food security of rural populations. Climate ...
Implications of implementation of the VAT Act, 2013 on animal feeds

Njagi, Timothy; Kamau, Mercy; Gitau, Raphael; Onyango, Kevin; Kinyumu, Nthenya; Mathenge, Mary (Tegemeo Institute, 2013)

The Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, 2013 changed the categorization of animal feeds from the zero-rated category to the taxable category. In this brief, we use the case study of poultry farmers to demonstrate the implications ...
Potential effects of the imposition of value added tax on agricultural inputs and sifted maize meal

Gitau, Raphael; Olwande, John; Mathenge, Mary; Kirimi, Lilian; Kamau, Mercy (Tegemeo Institute, 2012)

The proposed amendment of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act to allow a charge of 16% VAT on agricultural inputs and processed foods has generated much debate recently. Not only does the Bill threaten to increase farm input ...
Trade and Agricultural Competitiveness for Growth, Food Security and Poverty Reduction: A Case of Wheat and Rice Production in Kenya

Gitau, Raphael; Mburu, Samuel; Mathenge, Mary K.; Smale, Melinda (Tegemeo Institute, 2011)

Abstract Currently, Kenyan farmers produce a minority share of the national wheat and rice consumption needs. As shown by the dramatic increase in the import bill between 2003 and 2008, reliance on the international market ...
Trade and Agricultural Competitiveness, Wheat and Rice in Kenya

Gitau, Raphael; Samuel, Mburu; Mathenge, Mary, K.; Smale, Melinda (Tegemeo Institute, 2011)

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