Mashariki Research & Policy Centre (MRPC - Kenya)

Mashariki Research and Policy Centre (MRPC) is a non-profit, interdisciplinary, and independent think tank headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. MRPC is a security foresight-oriented institution that informs policy and action through tailored evidence-based analysis in the Greater Eastern Africa region. It provides insights derived from forecasting, trends analysis, simulations and scenario development to anticipate threats in the evolving geostrategic landscape in the fields of conflict trends, geopolitical shifts and environmental security. Since its inception, MRPC has produced research on key regional issues, including the security implications of the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the impact of Trump-era tariffs on East Africa’s trade resilience. MRPC has also provided training on Preventing and Counter Violent extremism (PCVE) to strengthen counterterrorism efforts within the Eastern Africa region and supported governments with evidence-based forecasts and strategic analysis, solidifying its role as a leader in anticipatory governance in the region.

MRPC is aligned with the work of the Global South Perspectives Network (GSPN) by promoting development coordination between and within Think tanks in the Global South. It also emphasises the importance of inclusive dialogue and representation in global governance, advocating for the voices of marginalized communities to be heard and considered in decision-making processes.