This archive report was first published on 20 October 2019.
Kenya has been recognized as the most generous nation in Africa, according to the World Giving Index released by the Charities Aid Foundation in October 2019.
The US Embassy in Nairobi commended Kenya for this achievement, stating, "Hongera Kenya for being the most generous country in Africa! Kenya is moving forward as a benefactor rather than a beneficiary."
Hongera Kenya for being the most generous country in Africa! Kenya is moving forward as a benefactor rather than a beneficiary.— US Embassy in Nairobi The World Giving Index assessed 125 countries across the world, interviewing a total of 1.3 million people between 2009 and 2018. The research examined three aspects of giving behaviors: helping a stranger, donating money, and volunteering. Kenya's ranking as the most generous nation in Africa is a testament to the country's commitment to giving and helping others. The US, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Sri Lanka were also ranked among the most generous countries in the world.
