The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an autonomous public institute that was established in May 1997 through a Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999.The Institute is thus an autonomous Think Tank established under an Act of Parliament.

Vision is “To be the leading institute in public policy research and analysis; an international centre of excellence”.

Mission is “To provide quality public policy advice to the Government of Kenya and other stakeholders by conducting objective research and through capacity building in order to contribute to the achievement of national development goals”