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KAS Scholarship Program for Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree in Germany

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. awards full scholarships for a Master's degree (standard duration: four semesters) or a doctoral program at a university in Germany.

Kenya’s Increase in Femicide

A Political Examination of Ruto’s 42 Members Task Force to address Gender Based Violence

Kenya has recorded its highest number of femicide cases since 2017, with over 600 murders of women between 2016 and 2024, exposing deep systemic and structural gender inequalities. President William Ruto’s establishment of a 42-member task force on Gender-Based Violence marks the first formal state acknowledgment of femicide as a national crisis, yet critics label it a performative response lacking structural power and accountability. The persistence of patriarchal governance, weak enforcement of gender laws, and political inertia have normalized violence against women as part of Kenya’s broader culture of im-punity.

Supporting the Adoption of Biofermentation Process Technologies in Kenya

Towards the Creation of a Sovereign Industry

A worldwide transition to a more sustainable world that addresses the problems associated with a changing climate, reduced biodiversity, increased pollution, and natural resources scarcity is a must. This global imperative for a greener, sustainable, and circular economy necessitates innovative approaches to production and consumption patterns, using new, clean, and green technologies. It re-quires innovative companies to introduce these advanced technologies into the economy to craft sustainable economic development models aligned with the climate and sustainable development goals.

Kenya mourns Raila Odinga

What does his death mean for political developments in Kenya?

„If you die, there is nothing to fear. Why? Because you either go to heaven or hell. If you go to heaven there is nothing to worry about. Even if you go to hell, there is nothing to worry about: you will find many of your friends there.“ (Raila Odinga on 10 November 2023 in his speech at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation's ‘Transforming a Nation’ conference in Nairobi, Kenya)

Female Representation and Participation in Political Leadership Positions

This report provides an overview of female participation and representation in leadership positions within the government in Kenya. In this context, we refer as participation to the active engagement of individuals in political and civic processes, regardless of whether they hold formal leadership positions and representation to the presence of individuals (here, women) in decision-making positions or roles within governance structures.

Power in Progress

Enhancing Female Leadership in Governance Processes in Kenya

An analysis of structural, institutional and cultural barriers for female participation in leadership positions, as well as the strategic importance for strengthening it. The analysis will draw on examples from Nairobi and Kitui County.

Call for Applications

We are looking for applications for the 2nd Round of Financial Support to Third Parties for “CSOs’ Integrity Clubs” Program under the Strengthening capacities of local Civil Society to fight Corruption: Tupigane na Ufisadi (TUNU) Project.

Kenya’s Structural Reckoning

Social Protest or Social Control?

Social protest or social control? Saba Saba, remembered for the historic nationwide protests of July 7, 1990, marked a turning point in Kenya’s struggle for multiparty democracy. Today, Kenyans once again take to the streets—commemorating that legacy and demanding accountability, good governance, and the rule of law. Palpable tensions remain high following the protests on the 25th of Jule 2025, which gained international attention. Coincidentally, this year’s demonstrations commemorated the anniversary of last year’s infamous Finance Bill protests, which lit the flame of demonstrations by proposing largely unpopular and tax hikes. Anger, resentment and uncertainty with the government still lingers, as the country braces itself for the anticipated protests to peak on Monday, the 7th of July, marking the historic 1990 Saba Saba protests for democratic reforms.

Kenya and Sudan Fallout

Unpacking the Kenya-Sudan Diplomatic Rift

Kenya and Sudan have shared a symbiotic relationship over the years. However, things have quickly changed recently due to Kenya’s controversial decision to host the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leaders in Nairobi. This decision put Kenya’s impartiality to question. Furthermore, due to this act Sudan has taken some retaliatory measures including calling back their ambassador and imposing a ban on Kenyan imported goods. This text unpacks the fallout between these two countries. It then highlights the impact on Kenya’s reputation due to the RSF engagement such as loss of credibility as a mediator, association to human rights abuse, loss of trust and economic loss. Lastly, the text provides recommendations on how Kenya and Sudan can get back to their previous symbiotic relationship.

Priorities & Incentives

Addressing Political, Economic, andInstitutional Barriers to AchieveEast African Monetary Unification

The study Priorities & Incentives by authors Laurence Jost, Doreen Amoit, Patrick Njeru, Edwin Adoga Ottichilo aims to investigate the political, economic, and institutional barriers obstructing the East African Community (EAC) from achieving its monetary unification goals under the East African Monetary Union (EAMU). The EAC, a Regional Economic Community comprising member states Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, missed its 2024 target for launching a unified currency. This failure prompted an analysis of the underlying challenges, focusing on the tension between the EAMU’s vision of the EAC as an optimal currency area and the region’s actual political and economic landscape.