This archive report was first published on 21 August 2019.
Kenya is set to conduct its sixth national census since independence on August 24, 2019, which will extend up to August 31, 2019. The exercise aims to gather reliable and detailed data on the size and distribution of the population, as well as living conditions and access to basic services.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the census will require the participation of 138,572 enumerators, 22,268 content supervisors, and 2,467 ICT supervisors. The exercise will involve people opening their doors for the enumerators.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i has ordered the closure of bars and entertainment joints for two days during the census exercise. The closure will take effect from 5pm on Saturday, August 24, until 6pm on Sunday, August 25.
Dr. Matiang'i made the announcement on Wednesday during the official launch of the tenth edition of the National Water Companies Sports Organization (WASCO) games at Embu Stadium. He stated, 'We will close all bars and entertainment joints on Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 Pm to allow census exercise. The exercise will be done at night and so no need for a public holiday.'
