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Let the people have a say

Kenya

Capital

Nairobi

First surveyed in

2003

Population

53.77 million

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.

Publications

AD993: Taking a step back: Kenyans’ doubts about tax system predate 2024 crisis

AD988: Most Kenyan youth see government as failing on their top priorities

AD954: Kenyans value multiparty democracy, but fewer feel close to a political party

News releases

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

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

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

Survey resources

Kenya Round 10 codebook (2024)

Kenya Round 10 data (2024)

Merged Round 9 codebook (39 Countries) (2023)

National partner

Core Partner

Institute for Development Studies, University of Na...

Kenya