Number of Respondents: 747 adults (aged 18+ years) – Impact of COVID-19 in Kenya, from 44 counties, 368 adults
(aged 18+ years) – Perceptions of Kenyans on Reopening the Country, from 46 counties.
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Number of Respondents: 747 adults (aged 18+ years) – Impact of COVID-19 in Kenya, from 44 counties, 368 adults
(aged 18+ years) – Perceptions of Kenyans on Reopening the Country, from 46 counties.
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AbstractCountries are seeking ways to mitigate and/or adapt to climate change. If this search involves establishing, advocating for, and/or leveraging climate finance so be it. Kenya is no different. This article, which draws on the game theory and media framing, posits that Kenya’s dual climate finance posture is a necessary strategic gamble. It examines Kenya’s …

Executive SummaryThe African Union (AU) represents a body of collated efforts that bargain for collective continental interests. The recentopening for the African Union Commission Chairperson seat has fetched amplified political action across Africa, aspolitical figures and AU member states present their bids. Kenya’s opposition leader, a pan-Africanist and a decoratedflame of freedom, Mr. Raila Odinga, …

2.0 THE HORN INSTITUTE’S ACCOMPLISHMENTSIN 2017a) A New Start, a Growing Work Force Hassan Khannenje (PhD) is the Institute’s director since July 2017. A Fulbright scholar and an adjunct professor at Wayne State University (USA), Dr. Khannenje brings expertise in conflict resolution, public policy, security, diplomacy, and international relations. In addition to providing leadership, he …