The Institute of Public Finance

Kenya's premier public policy think tank in matters fiscal policy, taxation and budgeting, with regard to providing insights for equitable and efficient resource allocation

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Recalibrating Budget Performance in the
Face of Fiscal Constraints

We conduct research, and advocacy, and provide technical assistance to state and non-state actors.

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As a leading Public Finance policy think tank, we analyze government fiscal policies, taxation, and budgetary decisions to provide insights that promote efficient and equitable resource allocation.

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Mission

To be the preeminent public finance think tank, contributing through our research, capacity building and advocacy to the continuous improvement of Kenya's public finances

Vision

Delivering unquestionable evidence for Public Finance Management policy and action to realize all of the core principles of public finance

Our Values

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Integrity and Accountability
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Let’s Create a Safer, More Accountable, and Prosperous World.

Let’s Create a Safer, More Accountable, and Prosperous World.

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Is Carbon Trading the Solution to Kenya’s Climate Finance Problem?

Is Carbon Trading the Solution to Kenya’s Climate Finance Problem?

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Investing in Kenya’s Climate Future: Why Transparent and Accountable Financing Matters

Investing in Kenya’s Climate Future: Why Transparent and Accountable Financing Matters

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FY 2025/26 Budget Estimates are out. What you need to know:
Gov’t plans to spend Ksh 4.2T a 6% increase from FY 2024/25 (4.0T). Revenue is projected to grow by 8%, but Kenya still faces a Ksh 876B financing gap. The fiscal deficit is expected to shrink from 5.1% to 4.5% of GDP🧵

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@ipf_global was in Makueni for the Sauti ya Bajeti Mashinani forum, bringing budget discussions closer to the people.
We convened communities, civil society, and county actors to demystify the 2025/26 budget process, unpack revenue projections, and co-develop memorandums 🧵1/2

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This Mother's Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and unwavering dedication of all mothers at home, in communities, and institutions.

At IPF, we honor the critical role women play in shaping inclusive public finance systems that work for everyone. Happy Mothers Day 💐

@ipf_global in partnership with @PeoplePowrd and @opengovpart held a week long training of the #MPA

In the week of training, we came together with one shared mission: to move participation in governance from occasional and symbolic to systematic and impactful.
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@ipf_global and @KEWOPA convened a workshop with @HonHaika, her team, and Budget Champions from @TaitaTaveta006.

The session focused on Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB), exploring tools, opportunities, and strategies to integrate gender equity in the budget process.
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