This archive report was first published on 24 August 2019.
Residents of Homa Bay County have been asked to stay indoors on census nights to ensure a smooth exercise.
According to Homa Bay County Commissioner Harman Shambi, night runners should remain indoors to participate in the census.
Shambi made the remarks in response to a tweet claiming that Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiangi had banned night running in Homa Bay and Kisii counties during the census.
"They are also Kenyans and should be counted. They should therefore remain indoors and be counted," Shambi said.
Shambi also warned residents against masquerading as census officials and urged them to be vigilant and cautious.
Census officials will identify themselves and show a badge and a reflector jacket, accompanied by chiefs and village elders to ease the process, Shambi explained.
