This archive report was first published on 30 June 2019.
Kenya is gearing up for its national census, but university students are raising concerns over the high qualifications set for recruitment of census clerks.
According to Fikirini Jacobs, President of the Kenya University Student Organization, the requirements will favor civil servants and those in employment, potentially locking out students.
Meanwhile, a group of students at the University of Nairobi is pushing to impeach Ann Mwangi Mvurya, chairperson of the University of Nairobi Students Association, citing gross misconduct and incompetence.
Stewart Oyoyo, a student leader, is spearheading the effort to pass a motion of no confidence in Mwangi Mvurya's leadership.
Elsewhere, Garissa County leaders are urging the government to ensure that pastoralist communities in the region are counted during the census in August.
The leaders are concerned that the failure to capture accurate data during the last census has had a negative impact on resource allocation in the region.
Speaking at a population sensitization workshop, Majority leader of the County Assembly Mohammed Gabow emphasized the need to capture the correct number of residents for accurate distribution of resources.
Francis Kondu, assistant director of the National Council for Population and Development, highlighted the importance of promoting quality life in society.
