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Launch of the Gross County Product 2019 Report

Census : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is a population census?
A population census is the total count of a population at a specified time within a country’s boundary or in a well delineated part of a country.

2. How often is a Population and Housing Census undertaken in Kenya?
Population and Housing Census is conducted ev
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Consumer Price Indices and Inflation Rates for January 2019

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics hereby releases monthly Consumer Price Indices (CPI) and rates of inflation, for January, 2019. These numbers were generated from a survey of retail prices that targeted a basket of household consumption goods and services. The exercise was conducted during the second and third weeks of the month, with prices
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Use of Geographic Information System and Geo-Spatial Technology in Managing and Mapping for the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census

The history of census undertaking in Kenya dates back to 1948 when the first population census was carried out. The subsequent censuses were undertaken in 1962, 1969, 1979, 1989, 1999 and 2009. From 1969 to date, the censuses have been conducted after every ten years. The last of these decennial censuses was held in 2009.
The collection of
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