This archive report was first published on 25 August 2019.
The government has announced an extension of the census exercise into Sunday night, giving more Kenyans a chance to be counted.
Government Spokesperson Cyrus Oguna stated that the decision to extend the exercise was made after realizing that many households were yet to be enumerated.
Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place to ensure a smooth execution of the exercise.
"In order to give many households an opportunity to be enumerated, I wish to state that the process will today (Sunday) be conducted throughout the night till 6am in the entire country," said Mr Oguna.
Meanwhile, the death toll from the Sunday morning Marsabit attack has risen to 12, with police spokesperson Charles Owino urging locals to remain calm as the government works to contain the situation.
Attacks in two separate areas left eight locals seriously injured and over 1500 livestock stolen by suspected Ethiopian Borana cattle rustlers, with an Ethiopian militia man also killed in the incident.
