Research Programs

Security and Geopolitics

This program tracks evolving security dynamics and geopolitical shifts and their impacts on the Eastern African region.

Technology and Innovation

The program assesses emerging technologies and how they influence decision making and governance processes in the East African region.

Economic Growth and Sustainability

This program focuses on economic growth, environmental sustainability and social development.

Climate Change as a catalyst for Violent Extremism in East Africa

Introduction  Climate change is not only a global environmental crisis but also a profound threat ...
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What Will It Take To Bring Lasting Peace To South Sudan

The troubled Republic of South Sudan has sunk, yet again, into an even, more profound ...
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Kenya’s Foreign Policy Adventurism in the Sudan Crisis

Kenya’s policymakers are an adventurous lot in both domestic and foreign policy. They often appear ...
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Recent Event

Analysis on Haiti: A growing challenge for Kenyan officers by Dr. Solomon Njenga, PhD, Director of Research, Mashariki Research and Policy Centre (MRPC) on BBC Focus on Africa

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MRPC Latest Events

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The Mashariki Research and Policy Centre (MRPC) participated in the International Relations and Diplomacy-2025 Career and Mentorship Forum, which took place on 14th March 2025 ...
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The Mashariki Research and Policy Centre engaged in an insightful exchange and benchmarking visit at the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) Nairobi office on ...
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Brig. (Rtd) Dr. Robert Kabage, PhD, CEO of the Mashariki Research and Policy Centre, is participating in the United Nations and African Union Logistics Officers ...
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The Mashariki Research and Policy Centre (MRPC) proudly hosted the inaugural launch of the Mashariki Security Journal on Thursday, 27th February 2025, at Safari Park ...
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The Mashariki Research and Policy Centre (MRPC) Team participated in the Inaugural Nairobi Environmental Diplomacy Symposium hosted by Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs ...
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Annual General Meeting
The Mashariki Research and Policy Centre, Chief Executive Officer, Brig (Rtd) Dr. Robert Kabage, PhD, attends the African Peace Support Trainers Association (APSTA) Board of ...
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Call for Submissions

This call invites students, scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit extended abstracts for consideration, ranging between 300 to 500 words, for MRPC’s forthcoming guest column. Submissions should critically explore the evolving discourse on security and strategic studies in the region, providing rigorous analysis of complex and interconnected challenges.

MRPC Research and Policy Products

As part of realizing its mission, Mashariki Research and Policy Centre provides the following products and outputs:

  • Policy briefs
  • Policy papers
  • Policy commentaries
  • Working papers
  • Media commentaries
  • Roundtables
  • Policy dialogues
  • Workshops and conferences
  • Capacity building sessions
  • Advisory/consultancy services
  • Books and journals
  • Webinars
  • Podcasts

Center's Objectives

Research and Analysis

Conduct in-depth research and analysis on security foresights in the Eastern Africa region.

Policy Advisory

Engage policymakers with evidence-based expert advice and policy recommendations.

Knowledge and Practice Platform

Provide space to emerging and experienced policy practitioners in the security foresights field.

Collaborations and Partnerships

Foster collaborative initiatives and partnerships with like-minded institutions.

Capacity Building

Capacity development for professionals in the security domain.


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