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  • ARN Member Monthly Seminar Series

    We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our ARN Member Monthly Seminar Series taking place on August 24th,  2023 4pm -5:00pm EAT .  Our presenter, Dr. Mercy Kamau, of  Tegemeo University will present her work on 'willingness to pay for digital weather advisories' during the session. 

    We are looking forward to your participation , please do register here in advance:  ARN Member Seminar August Registration

  • ALL-IN Project Seminar on the Impact of Agro-Weather Advisory Services

    ALL-IN Project Seminar on the Impact of Agro-Weather Advisory Services, held on January 26, 2024, at Tegemeo Institute's Boardroom, Nairobi. Participants Included Tegemeo Team, Officers from the Kenya Meteorological Department and Professor Mills of Virginia Tech and State University.

  • Breakfast meeting: "Sustaining market mechanisms to enhance fertilizer access and utilization."

     

    Breakfast Meeting: "SUSTAINING MARKET MECHANISMS TO ENHANCE FERTILIZER ACCESS AND UTILIZATION", held at the Sankara Hotel, Westlands Nairobi, on November 1, 2023.

    Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development, Egerton University, organized a breakfast meeting to discuss policies on soil health and fertilizer access and utilization. The Institute presented findings from a study that assessed the impact of the fertilizer subsidy on access to fertilizer and the performance of the domestic private sector fertilizer trade. OCP presented the findings of a soil testing study undertaken jointly with KCDMS. The breakfast meeting brought together stakeholders in the fertilizer industry, development partners, national and county governments, and farmers, where key findings and recommendations were validated.

     

     

  • Half-Day Validation Workshop on Effects and Responses to Global Crisis on the availability and prices of Food, Fertilizer and Fuel

     

    Half-Day Validation Workshop: "Effects and Responses to Global Crisis on the Availability and Prices of Food, Fertilizer, and Fuel", held at The Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi, on November 8, 2023

     

    Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development-Egerton University held a workshop to examine the effects and responses to global crises such as COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and drought on food availability and prices. The workshop aimed to examine policy responses to these crises and their effects. The first presentation by Dr. John Olwande focused on the trends in prices and availability of food commodities, while the second presentation by Dr. Jackson Langat examined policy responses to these crises and their effects.

    The workshop aimed to gather feedback from experts in the room and address data gaps. Dr. John Olwande presented ongoing research findings on agricultural policy in Africa, conducted in six African countries, highlighting the effects of shocks on agriculture, policy responses, and differences across countries. The presentation focused on the trends in prices and availability of food commodities, including maize, wheat, rice, Irish potato, and cooking oil, as well as aggregate fertilizer consumption and the prices of DAP and urea. Dr. Jackson Langat presented the policy responses to these shocks and evaluated their effectiveness in addressing the shocks. The stakeholders in the workshop then deliberated on the findings and recommendations from the study.

    The team from the Institute included the Institute Executive Director, Prof. Gideon A. Obare, Research Coordinator, Dr Lilian Kirimi, Research Fellow, Dr Timothy Njagi, among other staff.

  • Tegemeo Staff Day out: The Kereita Forest Hike.

    The Tegemeo Staff Day Out: A hiking event that took place at the Kereita Forest Adventure sites in Limuru, Kiambu County on February 2, 2024.

    Embarking on a journey of camaraderie and exploration, the Tegemeo team ventured into the heart of Kereita Forest for an exhilarating staff day out. Surrounded by a symphony of lush greenery, our laughter resonated as we ascended to the majestic height of 2,500 meters. The trail unfolded before us like a storybook, leading to spellbinding waterfalls that left us in awe. Under the dappled sunlight filtering through the canopy, the day unfolded as a perfect blend of adventure and nature's warm embrace. Immortalized in the snapshots we captured, this escapade in the wilderness became a tapestry of shared moments, weaving together the threads of teamwork and the beauty of the great outdoors.

     

  • The FtMA 2023 Phase of study

                                                                                                                                                 

     

    Tegemeo Institute-Egerto University through a competitive bidding process won a contract to support the FtMA program in Kenya through annual outcome monitoring studies for the next three years. The 2023 phase of the study is due for data collection that will start with enumerators training to be undertaken at ATC, Nakuru Campus between 12th and 17th February 2024. The training program will include engagement with the Cereal Growers Association (CGA), the program implementing partner; World Food Programme (WFP), a member of the program alliance; and Tegemeo Institute, the study implementing partner.

     

  • National Policies and Strategies Initiative's Policy Coherence podcast- Episode 3

    In this podcast series, Policy Pathways discusses the policy challenges of food, land, and water system transformation in Kenya. The project is brought to you by the CGIAR National Policies and Strategies Initiative and produced by the International Water Management Institute. Among the participants are the host, Raissa Okoi, a journalist based in Dakar, Senegal, Dr. Karugia Joseph, the Principal Scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute, Boniface Mburu , an Agricultural Economist and Policy Expert; and Dr. Lilian Kirimi, a Senior Research Fellow at the Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development-Egerton University.

  • Assessment of the policy enabling environment for large-scale food fortification: A novel framework with an application to Kenya

    Large-scale food fortification (LSFF) programs have potential to improve a population’s nutritional status. Though their success depends heavily on the prevailing policy environment, few tools exist to understand this environment. To address this gap, we develop a novel framework to define and assess the policy enabling environment for LSFF. This easy-toapply framework can be used in any setting to track progress and identify next steps for continued improvements. The policy enabling environment is conceptualized as having three domains—policy agenda setting, policy implementation, and policy monitoring and evaluation—each of which is captured through indicators that can be evaluated using existing documentation, key informant interviews, and/or a survey of stakeholder perceptions. To validate the framework and demonstrate how it can be operationalized, we apply it in Kenya, where a mandatory LSFF program for salt has been in place since 1978, and a program for packaged maize and wheat flours and vegetable oils was introduced in 2012. Per our assessment,

  • Dr. Lilian Kirimi Appointed to the ANAPRI Board

     

    Dr Kirimi Appointment ANAPRI

    Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development, Egerton University, is proud to announce the distinguished appointment of Dr. Lilian Kirimi to the Board of the African Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI)—a premier continental platform that brings together leading agricultural policy research institutions across Africa to advance evidence-based policy formulation and implementation. She was appointed, along other members namely; Prof.Andrew E. Temu, Board Chairperson, Dr.Vera Songwe, Finance and Audit Expert, Dr.David Nielson, Institutional Development and Partnerships Expert, Dr.Salomo Mbai, Southern Africa Regional Representative, Prof.Peter Quartey, West and North Africa Regional Representative and Dr.Ndèye Fatou Faye, Technical Representative,which took place during the 23rd ANAPRI Board meeting, from January 22-24, 2026, at Victoria Falls Resort, Zimbambwe.

    Dr. Kirimi’s appointment reflects her stature as a nationally and regionally respected agricultural economist and policy research leader, whose work continues to shape discourse at the intersection of research, policy, and development practice. She currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow and Research Coordinator at Tegemeo Institute, where she has played a pivotal role in generating rigorous policy-relevant research that informs government decision-making, donor programming, and institutional reform within Kenya and beyond.

    She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University (USA), alongside a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Egerton University. This strong academic foundation has enabled her to bridge advanced economic theory with applied policy analysis tailored to the realities of African agricultural systems.

    At the national level, Dr. Kirimi is widely recognized for her contributions to agricultural transformation,food security, value chain development, production economics, gender-responsive policy analysis, and institutional economics. Her research has informed key policy discussions on smallholder commercialization, climate-resilient agriculture, market access, and the design of inclusive agricultural support systems. Through her work, she has consistently supported Kenya’s broader development agenda by translating research evidence into actionable insights for policymakers and development partners.

    Dr. Kirimi has also provided leadership in multi-stakeholder research initiatives involving government ministries, county governments, regional bodies, and international development organizations, positioning her as a trusted voice in national policy dialogue. Her ability to engage senior policymakers, technical experts, and development practitioners alike has strengthened the relevance and uptake of research outputs in policy and investment decisions.

    Her appointment to the ANAPRI Board underscores her proven capacity for strategic governance, institutional leadership, and regional collaboration. In this role, she will contribute to guiding ANAPRI’s strategic direction, strengthening its governance frameworks, and advancing its mission to promote high-quality, Africa-led agricultural policy research that supports sustainable economic growth and food system transformation.

    This appointment not only recognizes Dr. Kirimi’s professional excellence but also highlights Tegemeo Institute’s leadership role in national and continental agricultural policy research ecosystems.

    We extend our warmest congratulations to Dr. Lilian Kirimi on this distinguished appointment and wish her continued success as she contributes to shaping the future of agricultural policy research and development across Africa.

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