This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
The 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census is set to take place on the night of August 24th/25th, 2019. To ensure a smooth process, it's essential to be aware of the guidelines.
Enumerators will count everyone present in your household on the night of the census, regardless of their location. However, there are exceptions for individuals on duty, such as nurses, who will be counted with their household upon their return.
When providing information about absent individuals, you or they can answer the questions. The census will heavily rely on technology, with enumerators using Android devices to capture and transmit data.
This technological approach is expected to increase data accuracy and speed up the transfer process. Enumerators will be equipped with tablets to collect and transmit data.
During the census, you will be required to provide the following information:
- Name
- Relationship to the head of the household
- Sex
- Age
- Date of Birth
- Mother's details (if present)
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Marital status
- Birth place
- Previous residence (August 2018)
- Length of residence at current location
- Reason for moving (if applicable)
- Parental status
- Details of children (for females aged 12 and above)
- Information on difficulties with daily activities (disability)
- Education attainment
- Labour force participation
- Annual live births and deaths in the household
- Involvement in agriculture
- Housing conditions and amenities
- Ownership of household assets
Additionally, you will be asked questions regarding ICT usage, including:
- Ownership of a mobile phone in the last three months
- Use of a mobile phone in the last three months
- Use of the internet in the last three months
- Use of a computer/laptop/tablet in the last three months
- Online purchases in the last three months
- Registration for the Huduma Namba
Be prepared to provide accurate information to ensure a successful census.
