Kenya has completed surveys with Afrobarometer in 2003, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2024. Surveys are conducted in English, Kiswahili, Kamba, Kikuyu, Kimeru, Kisii, Luhya, Luo, Somali, and Turkana. The national partner is the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi. IDS is also the core partner for the East Africa region.
Key stats
Data from the Round 10 survey in Kenya
77
%
Kenyans say many political parties are needed to give voters real choices.
70
%
Kenyans say East Africans should be able to move freely across international borders in order to trade or work in other countries.
77
%
citizens support regular, open, and honest elections as the best way to choose their political leaders.
News releases

News release
Majority of Kenyans lack medical aid coverage, cite its high cost

News release
Kenyans want police and courts to do more to protect women and girls against harassment and discrimination

News release
Kenyans who consider emigrating cite better work opportunities, economic hardship at home