This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
Kenya is set to conduct its population census, and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has outlined measures to ensure the exercise is conducted smoothly and with integrity.
According to MacDonald Obudho, the KNBS Director in charge of Population and Social Statistics, census enumerators and supervisors will be issued with official badges bearing their names and ID numbers, featuring the government, KNBS, and census logos.
They will also wear orange and maroon reflector jackets with the government logo on the right and a census logo on the left, as well as the census motto 'Jitokeze Uhesabike' printed on the back.
Enumerators will be equipped with black CAPI tablets featuring the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics logo, as all information will be captured electronically.
Residents' association leaders or welfare security group leaders will accompany the enumerators to facilitate comfort and ensure a smooth process.
It is essential to note that enumerators are not allowed to ask for money from citizens, and the process is free to all households.
Enumerators will spend approximately 30 minutes in each house, and once data collection is complete, they will mark the door or a visible place on the structure with a number or issue a structure numbering card.
Before the actual census day, there will be a rehearsal day for residents and enumerators to familiarize themselves with the exercise.
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.
Enumerators will collect 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 on access and ownership of ICT equipment and services, crop farming, livestock, and aquaculture.
Residents who have not been enumerated by August 31 can contact KNBS through a toll-free number or report to the local administrative office.
