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The discussion led by Prof. Karuti Kanyinga touched on Kenyans' perceptions of global and local issues. It further touched on the relationship between Kenya and the United States and global powers such as China, and the current priorities for economic and health issues in Kenya.

Studies on financial inclusion place strong emphasis on financial literacy and individual financial responsibility. Over-spending and over-indebtedness are often thought to be consequences of a lack of understanding of prudent budgeting, saving, and investment.

IDS held its first seminar of the year on 25th January 2024. The Speaker was Dr. Moses Muriithi, a Researcher at the Institute of Development Studies as well as a lecturer of Economics at the Department of Economics and Development Studies, University of Nairobi.

The AMID Young Professional Programme is a collaborative one-year training program between Radboud University, the Netherlands, and the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi. The program is currently accredited as an advanced Master by the NVAO.

The Rights and Resilience Project (RARE) investigates relationships between resilience and land rights in the context of pastoral and agro-pastoral adaptation in Kenya.

IDS held an online Zoom seminar on 30th November 2023, 5.00 - 6:30 PM EAT which was moderated by Prof. Karuti Kanyinga. The presenters were engaged by more than 120 attendants.