This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
Kenya's National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) will conduct the national census from Saturday, August 22, 2019, as reported on Nairobi News on August 22, 2019.
Residents are advised to be cautious when opening their doors for the KNBS enumerators, who may be strangers. To ensure safety, residents should verify the identity of the enumerators.
Here are 10 ways to identify genuine enumerators:
Identification ¶
The census enumerators and supervisors will be issued with official badges stating their names and ID number, featuring the government, KNBS, and census logo.
Uniform ¶
The census staff will wear orange and maroon reflector jackets with a government logo on the right and a census logo on the left, and the census motto 'Jitokeze Uhesabike' printed on the back.
Gadgets ¶
Enumerators will carry a black CAPI tablet with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics logo at the back, as all information will be captured electronically.
Local Leaders ¶
Enumerators will be accompanied by residents' association leaders or welfare security group leaders who are well known to the household members for comfort and security.
No Charges ¶
Enumerators are not allowed to ask for money from citizens, and the process is free to all households.
Time ¶
Enumerators will spend about 30 minutes in each house, which may be shorter or longer depending on the number of members in the household.
Marking ¶
Once the enumerator has collected data, they will write a number on the door or at a visible place on the structure or issue a structure numbering card to indicate that counting has been conducted.
Rehearsal ¶
There will be a census 'rehearsals' day prior to the material day, during which residents and enumerators will have an opportunity to familiarise with the exercise.
Recruitment ¶
County census committees were responsible for recruiting enumerators and supervisors, who are expected to work in their respective areas and live within the areas where they will conduct the exercise.
Information to be Collected ¶
Enumerators will ask questions on personal and household information, including age, gender, date of birth, nationality/ethnicity, religion, mental status, place of birth, marital status, and migration status, as well as information regarding access and ownership of ICT equipment and services, crop farming, livestock, and aquaculture.
