2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census, Population and Housing Census
Kenya, 2009
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
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KEN-KNBS-PHC-2009-v01
Title
2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census, Population and Housing Census
Subtitle
Population and Housing Census
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Kenya | KEN |
Study type
Population and Housing Census [hh/popcen]
Series Information
The Kenya Population and housing census is the 8 th round of the decenial Census. The previous censuses were conducted in 1948, 1962, 1969, 1979, 1989 and 1999.
Abstract
The Kenyan government has conducted decennial censuses since 1969, in addition to the earlier ones, notably in 1948 and 1962, as recommended by the United Nations Principles and Recommendations for census-taking worldwide. Thus, the country has been hailed as model for successful census-taking in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
The Kenya Population and Housing Census 2009 (2009 KPHC ) was the seventh census to be conducted since 1948 and the 5th since independence. It was conducted from the night of 24th/25th to 31st August 2009. The planning and execution of the 2009 KPHC was spearheaded by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on behalf of the Government of Kenya - in accordance with the Statistics Act 2006. The theme for the census was “Counting our people for the implementation of Vision 2030”. This theme was deemed pertinent in order to respond to the greater demands for statistical information for monitoring the implementation of Kenya's current development goals and other global initiatives such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Thus, planning of the 2009 KPHC took cognizance of the need to collect a variety of information for monitoring the achievement of these goals.
The implementation of the 2009 KPHC was a costly venture, estimated at 8.4 billion Kenya shillings. The government funded over 95 percent of the entire budget from its own resources, thereby demonstrating its commitment to improving statistical data collection, analysis, and dissemination for informed decision-making.
Being a massive statistical operation and important national exercise, the government ensured that the implementation of the census elicited the participation of all stakeholders, either directly or indirectly through various census committees and sensitization workshops, as well as through print and electronic media. Indeed, an effective communication campaign was mounted to create public awareness and mobilize national support for the process.
For the first time in the history of census-taking in Kenya, His Excellency the President declared a census/public holiday on the first day of the census (25th August 2009). The President further demonstrated his commitment to the process by being the first Kenyan to be enumerated, a gesture that was emulated by the Right Hon. Prime Minister and other dignitaries from the public and private sector.
Volume 1A of the preliminary reports series presents the distribution of the enumerated population for each administrative unit (sub-locations, locations, divisions, districts, provinces) by sex, number of households, area size, and population density. The other reports in the series present distribution of enumerated population by political units (constituencies and counties), age and sex, and by socio-economic characteristics, respectively. The results are tabulated for the 158 districts gazetted as at December 2008. Further work will be done, where necessary, to tabulate the results according to the current administrative units. It is also important to note the preliminary reports series present the very basic findings from the census for a general audience and users. More in-depth analytical reports on the various themes captured in the census will be compiled during the next sub-phase of the process.
The Kenya Population and Housing Census 2009 (2009 KPHC ) was the seventh census to be conducted since 1948 and the 5th since independence. It was conducted from the night of 24th/25th to 31st August 2009. The planning and execution of the 2009 KPHC was spearheaded by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) on behalf of the Government of Kenya - in accordance with the Statistics Act 2006. The theme for the census was “Counting our people for the implementation of Vision 2030”. This theme was deemed pertinent in order to respond to the greater demands for statistical information for monitoring the implementation of Kenya's current development goals and other global initiatives such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Thus, planning of the 2009 KPHC took cognizance of the need to collect a variety of information for monitoring the achievement of these goals.
The implementation of the 2009 KPHC was a costly venture, estimated at 8.4 billion Kenya shillings. The government funded over 95 percent of the entire budget from its own resources, thereby demonstrating its commitment to improving statistical data collection, analysis, and dissemination for informed decision-making.
Being a massive statistical operation and important national exercise, the government ensured that the implementation of the census elicited the participation of all stakeholders, either directly or indirectly through various census committees and sensitization workshops, as well as through print and electronic media. Indeed, an effective communication campaign was mounted to create public awareness and mobilize national support for the process.
For the first time in the history of census-taking in Kenya, His Excellency the President declared a census/public holiday on the first day of the census (25th August 2009). The President further demonstrated his commitment to the process by being the first Kenyan to be enumerated, a gesture that was emulated by the Right Hon. Prime Minister and other dignitaries from the public and private sector.
Volume 1A of the preliminary reports series presents the distribution of the enumerated population for each administrative unit (sub-locations, locations, divisions, districts, provinces) by sex, number of households, area size, and population density. The other reports in the series present distribution of enumerated population by political units (constituencies and counties), age and sex, and by socio-economic characteristics, respectively. The results are tabulated for the 158 districts gazetted as at December 2008. Further work will be done, where necessary, to tabulate the results according to the current administrative units. It is also important to note the preliminary reports series present the very basic findings from the census for a general audience and users. More in-depth analytical reports on the various themes captured in the census will be compiled during the next sub-phase of the process.
Kind of Data
Census/enumeration data [cen]
Unit of Analysis
individuals and, households
Version
Version Description
v01:Edited data, for the the Production of the Monographs
Version Date
2011-12-13
Version Notes
This the first Version after the Production of thye monographs
Scope
Notes
All Population
The scope of Kenya 2009 PHC includes:
- Demography
- Fertility
- Education status
- Economic activities
- Mortality
- Housing conditions and amenities
- Livestock and asset ownership
The scope of Kenya 2009 PHC includes:
- Demography
- Fertility
- Education status
- Economic activities
- Mortality
- Housing conditions and amenities
- Livestock and asset ownership
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
The whole Country
Geographic Unit
The Enumeration Area
Universe
Household/Individual
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) | Ministry of Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Bureau of Statistics | KNBS | Implementing Agency |
| United Nations Fund for Population Activities | UNFPA | Technical Assistance/Data Collection/Data analysis |
| USAID/US Census Bureau | USAID | Technical Assistance/Data Processing/Data Analysis |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
Total count
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2009-08-24 | 2009-08-31 |
Data Collection Mode
Face-to-face [f2f]
Access policy
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director General | KNBS | directorgeneral@knbs.or.ke | www.knbs.or.ke |
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI-KEN-KNBS-PHC-2009-v01
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) | KNBS | Ministry of Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 | Documentation of the Study |
Date of Metadata Production
2011-12-13
DDI Document version
Version v01 (December 2011): This an initial attemp to archive the dataset