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Milkah Chebii
Articles by Milkah Chebii:
June 16th, 2021
Social protection: not a cost, but an investment in long-term, sustainable economic growth for Kenya
Stephen Kidd
Rather than a ‘cost’ to the state, social protection is an essential component of any sustainable, national economic growth strategy. Most of the world’s successful economies are significant investors in social protection, with spending across the OECD averaging 12 per cent of GDP.
August 24th, 2020
Kenya enhances its cash transfer programmes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Plounne Oyunge
As the world reels from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a key lesson it has taught us is the universality of our vulnerability.
May 4th, 2020
Case study: The future of government-to-person (G2P) payments: Innovating for customer choice in Kenya
Claudia McKay
In 2018, Kenya’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection launched the newest phase of its social safety net programme Inua Jamii with an audacious goal: provide all beneficiaries with a full bank account and offer them a choice among four financial services providers.
January 30th, 2020
Reflections from Sierra Leone: Investment in social protection provides an inclusive pathway to development
Milkah Chebii
During a recent visit to Sierra Leone, I was fascinated by the country’s rich history, friendly people and the beautiful beaches of the Freetown peninsula, with miles and miles of white sand – albeit almost empty.
November 23rd, 2016
The tea bonus: a blessing or a growing dependency? Tea farmers from Embu tell their story
Mutua Mulanga
This year, the price of a kilo of tea reached a five-year high. Every October, tea farmers in Kenya receive a “tea bonus”; the second lump sum payment for tea delivered to the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA) during the year. The first lump sum, the “mini bonus”, is paid each April.
