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Government of Kenya

447 officials listed, each linked to its source.

Population57.5 million2025
GDPUS$136bn2025
Next election10 Aug 2027General election
Education share of budget14.0%2026/27 approved
Petrol per litreKSh 226.962026
Presidential termTwo termsArt. 142(2)
Minimum wageKSh 18,047.40 a month2026
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Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, has its capital at Nairobi and a population of 57,532,493 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. The President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces William Samoei Ruto (in office since 13 Sept 2022) is head of state; The Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya Kithure Kindiki is the deputy. The legislature is the Parliament of Kenya, a bicameral body with 350 seats in the National Assembly and 68 seats in the Senate. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 9 Aug 2022. The source lists the next national election as expected in 10 August 2027. Elections are run by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Kamau Thugge is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 23 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.

OfficeHolderSince
Deputy PresidentKithure Kindiki-

Sources: Office of the President of Kenya (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Legislature

Parliament of Kenya

Bicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook

ChamberSeatsLast election
National Assembly350 (all directly elected)9 Aug 2022
Senate68 (all directly elected)9 Aug 2022

Kenya National Assembly: list of MPs · Kenya Senate: list of senators

Political mix

Seats by party in each chamber of Kenya. One dot is one seat.

National Assembly

Current (from our list)

348 of 349 seats listed. The share of each party is out of the seats listed.

348

National Assembly seats listed of 349

  • UDA144(41.4%)
  • ODM85(24.4%)
  • JP26(7.5%)
  • WDM25(7.2%)
  • IND12(3.4%)
  • No party shown7(2%)
  • UDM7(2%)
  • FORD-K6(1.7%)
  • KANU6(1.7%)
  • ANC5(1.4%)
  • DAP-K5(1.4%)
  • KUP3(0.9%)
  • PAA3(0.9%)
  • DCP2(0.6%)
  • MCCP2(0.6%)
  • TSP2(0.6%)
  • UPIA2(0.6%)
  • CCM1(0.3%)
  • GDDP1(0.3%)
  • MDG1(0.3%)
  • NAP-K1(0.3%)
  • NOPEU1(0.3%)
  • UPA1(0.3%)
  • Not yet listed1

Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.

Members on the chart (348, by party)
UDA (144)
  • HON. (DR.) JACKSON KIPKEMOI KOSGEI
  • HON. ALI ABDISIRAT KHALIF
  • HON. IKIARA, DOROTHY MUTHONI
  • HON. REUBEN KIBOREK, Mogotio
  • HON. SERGON, JEMATIAH FLOWRENCE, BARINGO, BARINGO
  • HON. KANDIE, JOSHUA CHEPYEGON, BARINGO CENTRAL, BARINGO
  • HON. KIPKOROS, JOSEPH MAKILAP, BARINGO NORTH, BARINGO
  • HON. KAMUREN, CHARLES, CBS, BARINGO SOUTH, BARINGO
  • HON. SIRMA, MUSA CHERUTICH, ELDAMA RAVINE, BARINGO
  • HON. CHEPKORIR, LINET, BOMET, BOMET
  • HON. KILEL, RICHARD CHERUIYOT, BOMET CENTRAL, BOMET
  • HON. YEGON, RICHARD KIPKEMOI, BOMET EAST, BOMET
  • HON. YEGON BRIGHTON LEONARD, KONOIN, BOMET
  • HON. SIGEI, FRANCIS KIPYEGON ARAP, SOTIK, BOMET
  • HON. DR. MUTUA, DIDMUS WEKESA BARASA, CBS, KIMILILI, BUNGOMA
  • HON. CHESEBE FRED KAPONDI, CBS, MT. ELGON, BUNGOMA
  • HON. SITATI DANIEL WANYAMA, WEBUYE WEST, BUNGOMA
  • HON. OTUCHO, MARY EMAASE, TESO SOUTH, BUSIA
  • HON. KORIR ADAMS KIPSANAI, KEIYO NORTH, ELGEYO - MARAKWET
  • HON.(DR.) GIDEON KIMAIYO, KEIYO SOUTH, ELGEYO - MARAKWET
  • HON. BOWEN DAVID KANGOGO, MARAKWET EAST, ELGEYO - MARAKWET
  • HON. NJERU PAMELA NJOKI, EMBU, EMBU
  • HON. MUKUNJI JOHN GITONGA MWANIKI, MANYATTA, EMBU
  • HON. NJERU, LEO WA MUTHENDE, MBEERE NORTH, EMBU
  • HON. MUCHANGI KAREMBA, CBS, RUNYENJES, EMBU
  • HON. FARAH SALAH YAKUB, FAFI, GARISSA
  • HON. SANKAIRE LEAH SOPIATO, KAJIADO, KAJIADO
  • HON. NGURO ONESMUS NGOGOYO, KAJIADO NORTH, KAJIADO
  • HON. SUNKUIYA, GEORGE RISA, KAJIADO WEST, KAJIADO
  • HON. NDAKWA DAVID ATHMAN, MALAVA, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. (AMB.) LANGAT BENJAMIN KIPKIRUI, AINAMOI, KERICHO
  • HON. KOECH, NELSON, BELGUT, KERICHO
  • HON. KOMINGOI KIBET KIRUI, BURETI, KERICHO
  • HON. KEMEI, BEATRICE CHEPNGENO, KERICHO, KERICHO
  • HON. CHEROROT JOSEPH KIMUTAI, KIPKELION EAST, KERICHO
  • HON. KOSGEI HILARY KIPLANG’AT, KIPKELION WEST, KERICHO
  • HON. KEMEI JUSTICE KIPSANG, SIGOWET/SOIN, KERICHO
  • HON. KAGOMBE GABRIEL GATHUKA, GATUNDU SOUTH, KIAMBU
  • HON. WAMUCHOMBA, GATHONI, GITHUNGURI, KIAMBU
  • HON. NDUNG’U, GEORGE KOIMBURI, JUJA, KIAMBU
  • HON. WAMACUKURU JAMES GITHUA KAMAU, CBS, KABETE, KIAMBU
  • HON. WANJIKU JOHN NJUGUNA, KIAMBAA, KIAMBU
  • HON. MURATHA ANNE WANJIKU MUGO, KIAMBU, KIAMBU
  • HON. WAITHAKA JOHN MACHUA, KIAMBU, KIAMBU
  • HON. ICHUNG’WAH ANTONY KIMANI, KIKUYU, KIAMBU
  • HON. KAHANGARA JOSEPH MBURU, LARI, KIAMBU
  • HON. CHEGE JOHN KIRAGU, LIMURU, KIAMBU
  • HON. KINGARA, SIMON NGANGA, RUIRU, KIAMBU
  • HON. NGANGA ALICE WAMBUI, THIKA TOWN, KIAMBU
  • HON. BAYA OWEN YAA, KILIFI NORTH, KILIFI
  • HON. GITHINJI, ROBERT GICHIMU, CBS, GICHUGU, KIRINYAGA
  • HON. MAINA JANE NJERI, KIRINYAGA, KIRINYAGA
  • HON. GITARI, JOSEPH GACHOKI, KIRINYAGA CENTRAL, KIRINYAGA
  • HON. MAINGI MARY, MWEA, KIRINYAGA
  • HON. KARIUKI GEORGE MACHARIA, NDIA, KIRINYAGA
  • HON. ALFAH ONDIEKI MIRUKA, CBS, BOMACHOGE CHACHE, KISII
  • HON. NYAKUNDI JAPHETH MOKAYA, KITUTU CHACHE NORTH, KISII
  • HON. JHANDA ZAHEER, NYARIBARI CHACHE, KISII
  • HON. ONYIEGO, SILVANUS OSORO, SOUTH MUGIRANGO, KISII
  • HON. MBAI, NIMROD MBITHUKA, KITUI EAST, KITUI
  • HON. SALIM FEISAL ABDALLAH BADER, MSAMBWENI, KWALE
  • HON. KAGIRI JANE WANGECHI, LAIKIPIA, LAIKIPIA
  • HON. KARANI STEPHEN WACHIRA, LAIKIPIA WEST, LAIKIPIA
  • HON. MUSAU, VINCENT MUSYOKA, MWALA, MACHAKOS
  • HON. ALIO, AHMED MAALIM HASSAN, BANISSA, MANDERA
  • HON. WAQO NAOMI JILLO, MARSABIT, MARSABIT
  • HON. RASSO, COL (RTD) DIDO ALI. CBS, SAKU, MARSABIT
  • HON. KIRIMA MOSES NGUCHINE, CENTRAL IMENTI, MERU
  • HON. TAITAMU JULIUS MÁNAIBA, IGEMBE NORTH, MERU
  • HON. MWIRIGI JOHN PAUL, IGEMBE SOUTH, MERU
  • HON. KAILEMIA ELIZABETH KARAMBU, MERU, MERU
  • HON. (DR.) MUTUNGA JOHN KANYUITHIA, TIGANIA WEST, MERU
  • HON. MAISORI MARWA KEMERO KITAYAMA CBS, KURIA EAST, MIGORI
  • HON. ROBI, MATHIAS NYAMABE, KURIA WEST, MIGORI
  • HON. MOHAMED MOHAMED ALI, NYALI, MOMBASA
  • HON. MURIU WAKILI EDWARD, GATANGA, MURANG'A
  • HON. CHEGE NJUGUNA, KANDARA, MURANG'A
  • HON. MUNYORO JOSEPH KAMAU, KIGUMO, MURANG'A
  • HON. NYORO, SAMSON NDINDI, KIHARU, MURANG’A
  • HON. NJOROGE MARY WAMAUA WAITHIRA, MARAGWA, MURANG'A
  • HON. MAINA, BETTY NJERI, MURANG’A, MURANG’A
  • HON. KIHUNGI PETER IRUNGU, KANGEMA, MURANGA
  • HON. (DR.) GICHUKI EDWIN MUGO, MATHIOYA, MURANGÁ
  • HON. WAWERU, JOHN KIARIE, DAGORETTI SOUTH, NAIROBI
  • HON. MEJJADONK, BENJAMIN GATHIRU, EMBAKASI CENTRAL, NAIROBI
  • HON. GAKUYA JAMES MWANGI, EMBAKASSI NORTH, NAIROBI
  • HON. MWAFRIKA AUGUSTINE KAMANDE, ROYSAMBU, NAIROBI
  • HON. WANJIRA, MARTHA WANGARI, CBS, GILGIL, NAKURU
  • HON. MUTAI KIPRONOH ALFRED, KURESOI NORTH, NAKURU
  • HON. TONUI JOSEPH KIPKOSGEI, CBS, KURESOI SOUTH, NAKURU
  • HON.(CPA) KIMANI FRANCIS KURIA, MOLO, NAKURU
  • HON. KIHARA, JAYNE N.W, NAIVASHA, NAKURU
  • HON. CHELULE, LIZA CHEPKORIR, NAKURU, NAKURU
  • HON. GIKARIA, DAVID, NAKURU TOWN EAST, NAKURU
  • HON. CHEPKWONY CHARITY KATHAMBI, NJORO, NAKURU
  • HON. CHEBOR, PAUL KIBET, RONGAI, NAKURU
  • HON. GACHOBE SAMUEL KINUTHIA, SUBUKIA, NAKURU
  • HON. KITANY MARIANNE, ALDAI, NANDI
  • HON. BIEGO PAUL KIBICHIY, CHESUMEI, NANDI
  • HON. LELMENGIT, JOSSES KIPTOO KOSGEY, EMGWEN, NANDI
  • HON. KIRWA ABRAHAM KIPSANG, MOSOP, NANDI
  • HON. MUGE CYNTHIA JEPKOSGEI, NANDI, NANDI
  • HON. KITUR, BERNARD KIBOR, NANDI HILLS, NANDI
  • HON. MELI, JULIUS KIPBIRWOT, TINDERET, NANDI
  • HON. KETER, DAVID KIPSANG, EMURUA DIKIRR, NAROK
  • HON. TONKEI REBECCA NOONAISHI, NAROK, NAROK
  • HON. LEMANKEN ARAMAT, CBS, NAROK EAST, NAROK
  • HON. TONGOYO, GABRIEL KOSHAL, NAROK WEST, NAROK
  • HON. NYAMOKO, JOASH NYAMACHE, NORTH MUGIRANGO, NYAMIRA
  • HON. MUHIA WANJIKU, KIPIPIRI, NYANDARUA
  • HON. GACHAGUA GEORGE, NDARAGWA, NYANDARUA
  • HON. GITAU FAITH WAIRIMU, NYANDARUA, NYANDARUA
  • HON. MUCHIRA, MICHAEL MWANGI, OL JOROK, NYANDARUA
  • HON. WAINAINA ANTHONY NJOROGE, KIENI, NYERI
  • HON. ERIC WAMUMBI, MATHIRA, NYERI
  • HON. KAGUCHIA JOHN PHILIP GICHOHI, MUKURWEINI, NYERI
  • HON. WACHIRA, RAHAB MUKAMI, NYERI, NYERI
  • HON. MATHENGE DUNCAN MAINA, NYERI TOWN, NYERI
  • HON. WAINAINA, MICHAEL WAMBUGU, OTHAYA, NYERI
  • HON. CPA GEOFFREY WANDETO, TETU, NYERI
  • HON. LENGURIS PAULINE, SAMBURU, SAMBURU
  • HON. LETIPILA, DOMINIC ELI, SAMBURU NORTH, SAMBURU
  • HON. MIZIGHI LYDIA HAIKA, TAITA TAVETA, TAITA TAVETA
  • HON. NTWIGA PATRICK MUNENE, CHUKA IGAMBANG'OMBE, THARAKA - NITHI
  • HON.MBIUKI JAPHET MIRITI KAREKE, MAARA, THARAKA NITHI
  • HON. MURUGARA GEORGE GITONGA, THARAKA, THARAKA-NITHI
  • HON. (DR.) PUKOSE ROBERT, ENDEBESS, TRANS NZOIA
  • HON. SIYOI LILLIAN CHEBET, TRANS NZOIA, TRANS NZOIA
  • HON. AKUJAH, PROTUS EWESIT, LOIMA, TURKANA
  • HON. NGITIT, CECILIA ASINYEN, TURKANA, TURKANA
  • HON. NAMUAR JOSEPH EMATHE, TURKANA CENTRAL, TURKANA
  • HON. NANOK, DANIEL EPUYO, TURKANA WEST, TURKANA
  • HON. CHEPKONGA, SAMUEL KIPRONO, AINABKOI, UASIN GISHU
  • HON. SUDI OSCAR KIPCHUMBA, KAPSERET, UASIN GISHU
  • HON. CPA RUTTO JULIUS KIPLETTING, KESSES, UASIN GISHU
  • HON. (PROF.) BARTOO PHYLIS JEPKEMOI, MOIBEN, UASIN GISHU
  • HON. KIPLAGAT DAVID, SOY, UASIN GISHU
  • HON. SITIENEI, JANET JEPKEMBOI, TURBO, UASIN GISHU
  • HON. BOSS GLADYS JEPKOSGEI, UASIN GISHU, UASIN GISHU
  • HON. SLOYA CLEMENT LOGOVA, SABATIA, VIHIGA
  • HON. BARRE HUSSEIN ABDI, TARBAJ, WAJIR
  • HON. SANEY IBRAHIM ADBI, WAJIR NORTH, WAJIR
  • HON. CHUMEL, MOROTO SAMWEL, KAPENGURIA, WEST POKOT
  • HON. LOCHAKAPONG, PETER, SIGOR, WEST POKOT
ODM (85)
  • HON. KAJWANG’, FRANCIS TOM JOSEPH
  • HON. MAYAKA IRENE NYAKERARIO
  • HON. MOHAMED UMULKHER HARUN
  • HON. OYULA, JOSEPH H. MAERO, BUTULA, BUNGOMA
  • HON. WANJALA RAPHAEL BITTA SAUTI, CBS, BUDALANGI, BUSIA
  • HON. OMANYO, CATHERINE NAKHABI, BUSIA, BUSIA
  • HON. OUNDO, WILBERFORCE OJIAMBO, FUNYULA, BUSIA
  • HON. ODANGA, GEOFFREY MAKOKHA, MATAYOS, BUSIA
  • HON. KAUNYA EDWARD OKU, TESO NORTH, BUSIA
  • HON. MOHAMED ABDIKADIR HUSSEIN, LAGDERA, GARISSA
  • HON. OSOGO JOYCE ATIENO BENSUDA, HOMA BAY, HOMA BAY
  • HON. KALUMA GEORGE PETER OPONDO, HOMA BAY TOWN, HOMA BAY
  • HON. OBARA EVE AKINYI, CBS, KABONDO KASIPUL, HOMA BAY
  • HON. OKUOME ADIPO ANDREW, KARACHUONYO, HOMA BAY
  • HON. ONG’ONDO, BOYD WERE, KASIPUL, HOMA BAY
  • HON. OWINO, MARTIN PETERS, NDHIWA, HOMA BAY
  • HON. GOGO, LILIAN ACHIENG, RANGWE, HOMA BAY
  • HON. ODHIAMBO, MILLIE GRACE AKOTH, SUBA NORTH, HOMA BAY
  • HON. OMONDI CAROLI, SUBA SOUTH, HOMA BAY
  • HON. KANCHORY, ELIJAH MEMUSI, KAJIADO CENTRAL, KAJIADO
  • HON. HAMISI KAKUTA MAIMAI, KAJIADO EAST, KAJIADO
  • HON. PARASHINA SAMUEL SAKIMBA, KAJIADO SOUTH, KAJIADO
  • HON. MWALE NICHOLAS SCOTT TINDI, CBS, BUTERE, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. SHINALI BERNARD MASAKA, CBS, IKOLOMANI, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. MUHANDA ELSIE BUSIHILE, KAKAMEGA, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. WANGAYA CHRISTOPHER ASEKA, KHWISERO, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. MUGABE INNOCENT MAINO, LIKUYANI, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. NABII NABWERA DARAJA, LUGARI, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. MUKHWANA TITUS KHAMALA, LURAMBI, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. NABULINDO, PETER OSCAR, MATUNGU, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. NAICCA JOHNSON MANYA, CBS, MUMIAS WEST, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. WANGWE, EMMANUEL, NAVAKHOLO, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. KATANA PAUL KAHINDI, KALOLENI, KILIFI
  • HON. MWANYANJE GERTRUDE MBEYU, CBS, KILIFI, KILIFI
  • HON. KITI RICHARD KEN CHONGA, KILIFI SOUTH, KILIFI
  • HON. KOMBE HARRISON GARAMA, MAGARINI, KILIFI
  • HON. MNYAZI AMINA LAURA, MALINDI, KILIFI
  • HON. BARONGO NOLFASON OBADIAH, BOMACHOGE BORABU, KISII
  • HON. KIBAGENDI, ANTONEY, KITUTU CHACHE SOUTH, KISII
  • HON. MANDUKU, DANIEL OGWOKA, NYARIBARI MASABA, KISII
  • HON. BUSIA RUTH ADHIAMBO ODINGA, KISUMU, KISUMU
  • HON. ORON JOSHUA ODONGO, KISUMU CENTRAL, KISUMU
  • HON. BUYU ROZAAH AKINYI, CBS, KISUMU WEST, KISUMU
  • HON. OYOO, JAMES ONYANGO, MUHORONI, KISUMU
  • HON. OWUOR, JOSHUA ADUMA, NYAKACH, KISUMU
  • HON. OKELO, JARED ODOYO, NYANDO, KISUMU
  • HON. NYIKAL WAMBURA JAMES, SEME, KISUMU
  • HON. MASITO, FATUMA HAMISI, KWALE, KWALE
  • HON. ABDIRAHMAN, HUSSEINWEYTAN MOHAMED, MANDERA EAST, MANDERA
  • HON. OWINO JOHN WALTER, AWENDO, MIGORI
  • HON. ODEGE TOM MBOYA, NYATIKE, MIGORI
  • HON. ABUOR PAUL, RONGO, MIGORI
  • HON. MASARA PETER FRANCIS, SUNA WEST, MIGORI
  • HON. NYAMITA MARK OGOLLA, URIRI, MIGORI
  • HON. SHIMBWA OMAR MWINYI, CHANGAMWE, MOMBASA
  • HON. BADY BADY TWALIB, JOMVU, MOMBASA
  • HON. BEDZIMBA RASHID JUMA, KISAUNI, MOMBASA
  • HON. KHAMISI MBOKO MISHI JUMA, LIKONI, MOMBASA
  • HON. MOHAMMED ZAMZAM CHIMBA, MOMBASA, MOMBASA
  • HON. MACHELE MOHAMED SOUD, MVITA, MOMBASA
  • HON. ELACHI BEATRICE KADEVERESIA, DAGORETTI NORTH, NAIROBI
  • HON. BABU OWINO PAUL ONGILI, EMBAKASI EAST, NAIROBI
  • HON. ORERO, PETER OCHIENG, KIBRA, NAIROBI
  • HON. KHODHE PHELIX ODIWUOR, LANGATA, NAIROBI
  • HON. OMWERA GEORGE ALDWA, MAKADARA, NAIROBI
  • HON. OLUOCH, ANTHONY TOM, MATHARE, NAIROBI
  • HON. PASSARIS ESTHER MUTHONI, NAIROBI, NAIROBI
  • HON. WETANGULA TIMOTHY WANYONYI, WESTLANDS, NAIROBI
  • HON. KIPCHUMBA HAROLD KIMUGE, NOMINATED, NOMINATED
  • HON. GISAIRO CLIVE OMBANE, KITUTU MASABA, NYAMIRA
  • HON. OSERO PATRICK, BORABU, NYAMIRA COUNTY
  • HON. ATANDI SAMUEL ONUNGA, CBS, ALEGO USONGA, SIAYA
  • HON. OGOLLA. GIDEON OCHANDA, BONDO, SIAYA
  • HON. ODHIAMBO, ELISHA OCHIENG, GEM, SIAYA
  • HON. (DR.) AMOLLO PAUL OTIENDE, CS, CBS, RARIEDA, SIAYA
  • HON. OMBAKA ODUOR CHRISTINE, CBS, SIAYA, SIAYA
  • HON. OMONDI, MOSES OKOTH, UGUNJA, SIAYA
  • HON. HIRIBAE SAID BUYA, GALOLE, TANA RIVER
  • HON. GUYO ALI WARIO, GARSEN, TANA RIVER
  • HON. LUYAI, CALEB AMISI, SABOTI, TRANS-NZOIA
  • HON. NABUIN, PAUL EKWOM, TURKANA NORTH, TURKANA
  • HON. ARIKO JOHN NAMOIT, TURKANA SOUTH, TURKANA
  • HON. JEHOW FATUMA ABDI, WAJIR, WAJIR
  • HON. ADOW ADEN MOHAMMED, WAJIR SOUTH, WAJIR
  • HON. FARAH YUSSUF MOHAMED, WAJIR WEST, WAJIR
JP (26)
  • HON. CHEGE SABINA WANJIRU
  • HON. KOYI JOHN WALUKE, CBS, SIRISIA, BUNGOMA
  • HON. SHURIE ABDI OMAR, BALAMBALA, GARISSA
  • HON. KUNO, AMINA UDGOON SIYAD, GARISSA, GARISSA
  • HON. BONAYA MUMINA GOLLO, ISIOLO, ISIOLO
  • HON. LOMWA JOSEPH SAMAL, ISIOLO NORTH, ISIOLO NORTH
  • HON. NYAMAI RACHAEL KAKI, KITUI SOUTH, KITUI
  • HON. KORERE SARAH PAULATA, LAIKIPIA NORTH, LAIKIPIA
  • HON. OBO RUWEIDA MOHAMED, LAMU EAST, LAMU
  • HON. MUTHAMA STANLEY MUIRURI, LAMU WEST, LAMU
  • HON. ABDIRAHMAN MOHAMED ABDI, LAFEY, MANDERA
  • HON.KARITHO KIILI DANIEL, IGEMBE CENTRAL, MERU
  • HON. ITHINJI SHADRACK MWITI, SOUTH IMENTI, MERU
  • HON. MWENJE MARK SAMUEL , CBS, EMBAKASI WEST, NAIROBI
  • HON. ABDI, YUSUF HASSAN, KAMKUNJI, NAIROBI
  • HON. MWAGO AMOS MAINA, STAREHE, NAIROBI
  • HON. MREMBO IRENE NJOKI, BAHATI, NAKURU
  • HON. ARAMA SAMUEL, NAKURU TOWN WEST, NAKURU
  • HON. PAREYIO MANTAINE AGNES, NAROK NORTH, NAROK
  • HON. MONGINA JERUSHA MOMANYI, NYAMIRA, NYAMIRA
  • HON. MOGAKA STEPHEN, WEST MUGIRANGO, NYAMIRA
  • HON. THUKU ZACHARY KWENYA, KINANGOP, NYANDARUA
  • HON. SHAKE MBOGHO PETER, MWATATE, TAITA TAVETA
  • HON. NGIKOLONG NICHOLAS NGIKOR NIXON, TURKANA EAST, TURKANA
  • HON. KEYNAN, WEHLIYE ADAN, ELDAS, WAJIR
  • HON. MOHAMED ADEN DAUDI, WAJIR EAST, WAJIR
WDM (25)
  • HON. ABUBAKAR TALIB AHMED
  • HON. MAALIM, FARAH, DADAAB, GARISSA
  • HON. OBIRI, INNOCENT MOMANYI, BOBASI, KISII
  • HON. ABURI DONYA DORICE, KISII, KISII
  • HON. KASALU, IRENE MUTHONI, KITUI, KITUI
  • HON. DR. MAKALI MULU, CBS, MP, KITUI CENTRAL, KITUI
  • HON. MBONI, DAVID MWALIKA, KITUI RURAL, KITUI
  • HON. NYENZE EDITH VETHI, KITUI WEST, KITUI
  • HON. NGUNA, NGUSYA CHARLES, MWINGI WEST, KITUI
  • HON. MBUI, ROBERT, KATHIANI, MACHAKOS
  • HON. KAMENE, JOYCE, MACHAKOS, MACHAKOS
  • HON. MULE STEPHEN MUTINDA, MATUNGULU, MACHAKOS
  • HON KING'OLA PATRICK MAKAU, CBS, MAVOKO, MACHAKOS
  • HON. BASIL ROBERT NGUI, YATTA, MACHAKOS
  • HON. KIMILU, JOSHUA KIVINDA, KAITI, MAKUENI
  • HON. MBALU JESSICA NDUKU KIKO, KIBWEZI EAST, MAKUENI
  • HON. (ENG.) NZAMBIA KITHUA THUDDEUS, KILOME, MAKUENI
  • HON. KIAMBA SUZANNE NDUNGE, MAKUENI, MAKUENI
  • HON. MUMO, ROSE MUSEO, MAKUENI, MAKUENI
  • HON. NZIOKA ERASTUS KIVASU, MBOONI, MAKUENI
  • HON. MULYUNGI, GIDEON MUTEMI, MWINGI CENTRAL, MWINGI
  • HON. NZENGU, PAUL MUSYIMI, MWINGI NORTH, MWINGI
  • HON. BWIRE JOHN OKANO, TAVETA, TAITA TAVETA
  • HON. ABDI KHAMIS CHOME, VOI, TAITA TAVETA
  • HON. MWAKUWONA DANSON MWASHAKO, WUNDANYI, TAITA TAVETA
IND (12)
  • HON. MULANYA EKESA GEOFFREY, NAMBALE, BUSIA
  • HON. NG’ELECHEI CAROLINE JEPTOO, ELGEYO MARAKWET, ELGEYO MARAKWET
  • HON. TOROITICH TIMOTHY KIPCHUMBA, MARAKWET WEST, ELGEYO MARAKWET
  • HON. MURIUKI NEBART BERNARD, MBEERE SOUTH, EMBU
  • HON. KURURIA ELIJAH NJORE NJOROGE, GATUNDU NORTH, KIAMBU
  • HON. AHMED SHAKEEL AHMED SHABBIR, KISUMU EAST, KISUMU
  • HON. MARUBU MUTHONI MONICAH, LAMU, LAMU
  • HON. MWALYO, JOSHUA MBITHI, MASINGA, MACHAKOS
  • HON. DAWOOD, ABDUL RAHIM, CBS, NORTH IMENTI, MERU
  • HON. MOHAMMED FATUMA ZAINAB, MIGORI, MIGORI
  • HON. KARAURI, RONALD KAMWIKO, KASARANI, NAIROBI
  • HON. NTUTU KITILAI OLE, NAROK SOUTH, NAROK
No party shown (7)
  • HON. JOSEPH WAINAINA IRAYA
  • HON. JUNET SHEIKH NUH MOHAMED
  • HON. MAWATHE JULIUS MUSILI
  • HON. MWANGI TERESIA WANJIRU
  • RT. HON. (DR.) MOSES F.M. WETANG'ULA, EGH
  • Hon. Raso, Dido Ali, Saku
  • HON. OMBOKO MILEMBA, EMUHAYA, VIHIGA
UDM (7)
  • HON. SULEKA HULBALE HARUN
  • HON. CHIFOROMODO, MANGALE MUNGA, LUNGA LUNGA, KWALE
  • HON. SHEIKH UMUL KER KASSIM, MANDERA, MANDERA
  • HON. ABDULLAIH BASHIR SHEIKH, MANDERA NORTH, MANDERA
  • HON. HARO ABDUL EBRAHIM, MANDERA SOUTH, MANDERA
  • HON. YUSSUF, ADAN HAJI, MANDERA WEST, MANDERA
  • HON. LEKUTON JOSEPH, CBS, LAISAMIS, MARSABIT
FORD-K (6)
  • HON. WAMBILIANGA CATHERINE NANJALA, BUNGOMA, BUNGOMA
  • HON. MAJIMBO, JOSEPH KALASINGA, KABUCHAI, BUNGOMA
  • HON. MAKALI JOHN OKWISIA, KANDUYI, BUNGOMA
  • HON. CHIKATI JOHN MURUMBA, TONGAREN, BUNGOMA
  • HON. WANYONYI MARTIN PEPELA, WEBUYE EAST, BUNGOMA
  • HON. WANYONYI KEVIN FERDINAND, KWANZA, TRANS NZOIA
KANU (6)
  • HON. KAMKET KASSAIT WILLIAM, TIATY, BARINGO
  • HON. ADHE WARIO GUYO, NORTH HORR, MARSABIT
  • HON. SUNKULI, JULIUS LEKAKENY, KILGORIS, NAROK
  • HON. LENTOIJONI, JACKSON LEKUMONTARE, SAMBURU EAST, SAMBURU
  • HON. LESUUDA, NAISULA, CBS, SAMBURU WEST, SAMBURU
  • HON. ABDULLAHI AMINA DIKA, TANA RIVER, TANA RIVER
ANC (5)
  • HON. IKANA FREDRICK LUSULI, SHINYALU, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. TANDAZA KASSIM SAWA, CBS, MATUGA, KWALE
  • HON. GIMOSE, CHARLES GUMINI, HAMISI, VIHIGA
  • HON. ADAGALA, BEATRICE KAHAI, VIHIGA, VIHIGA
  • HON. KAGESI ERNEST OGESI KIVAI, VIHIGA, VIHIGA
DAP-K (5)
  • HON. WAMBOKA WANAMI JACK NELSON, BUMULA, BUNGOMA
  • HON. SALASYA PETER KALERWA, MUMIAS EAST, KAKAMEGA
  • HON. BARASA PATRICK SIMIYU, CHERANGANY, TRANS NZOIA
  • HON. BISAU, MAURICE KAKAI, KIMININI, TRANS-NZOIA
  • HON. OYUGI, DICK MAUNGU, LUANDA, VIHIGA
KUP (3)
  • HON. PKOSING, DAVID, POKOT SOUTH, POKOT
  • HON. LOTEE TITUS, KACHELIBA, WEST POKOT
  • HON. KASIWAI RAEL KASIWAI, WEST POKOT, WEST POKOT
PAA (3)
  • HON. TUNGULE CHARO KENNETH KAZUNGU, GANZE, KILIFI
  • HON. MUPE ANTHONY KENGA, RABAI, KILIFI
  • HON. RAI SAMUEL GONZI, KINANGO, KWALE
DCP (2)
  • WAWERU SAMMY DOUGLAS KAMAU, OL KALOU, LAIKIPIA
  • HON. KAMAU DOUGLAS, SAMMY, MP, OL KALOU, NYANDARUA
MCCP (2)
  • HON. MULE CALEB MUTISO, MACHAKOS TOWN, MACHAKOS
  • HON. MUTUSE ECKOMAS MWENGI, KIBWEZI WEST, MAKUENI
TSP (2)
  • HON. KIUNJURI, MWANGI FESTUS, LAIKIPIA EAST, LAIKIPIA
  • HON. NDUYO SUSAN NGUGI, THARAKA NITHI, THARAKA NITHI
UPIA (2)
  • HON. JALDESA GUYO WAQO, MOYALE, MARSABIT
  • HON. KUNO YAKUB ADOW, BURA, TANA RIVER
CCM (1)
  • HON. KOECH KIPNGETICH VICTOR, CHEPALUNGU, BOMET
GDDP (1)
  • HON. MULI FABIAN KYULE, CBS, KANGUNDO, MACHAKOS
MDG (1)
  • HON. OCHIENG DAVID OUMA, UGENYA, SIAYA
NAP-K (1)
  • HON. ABDI ALI ABDI, IJARA, GARISSA
NOPEU (1)
  • HON. ABURI, LAWRENCE MPURU, TIGANIA EAST, MERU
UPA (1)
  • HON. (DR.) ONCHOKE CHARLES MAMWACHA, BONCHARI, KISII
Seats by party (table)
National Assembly: seats by party, current (from our list)
PartySeatsShare of listed seatsShare in 2022
UDA14441.4%-
ODM8524.4%-
JP267.5%-
WDM257.2%-
IND123.4%-
No party shown72%-
UDM72%-
FORD-K61.7%-
KANU61.7%-
ANC51.4%-
DAP-K51.4%-
KUP30.9%-
PAA30.9%-
DCP20.6%-
MCCP20.6%-
TSP20.6%-
UPIA20.6%-
CCM10.3%-
GDDP10.3%-
MDG10.3%-
NAP-K10.3%-
NOPEU10.3%-
UPA10.3%-
Seats not yet on our checked list1--

Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 349 seats in the chamber. As of 17 October 2026. Source: Parliament of Kenya (parliament.go.ke).

As elected, 2022

349

National Assembly seats

  • United Democratic Alliance143(41%)
  • Orange Democratic Movement89(25.5%)
  • Jubilee Party28(8%)
  • Wiper Democratic Movement - Kenya26(7.4%)
  • Independents12(3.4%)
  • Amani National Congress8(2.3%)
  • United Democratic Movement7(2%)
  • Forum for the Restoration of Democracy - Kenya6(1.7%)
  • Democratic Action Party5(1.4%)
  • Kenya African National Union5(1.4%)
  • Pamoja African Alliance3(0.9%)
  • Kenya Union Party2(0.6%)
  • Maendeleo Chap Chap Party2(0.6%)
  • The Service Party2(0.6%)
  • United Party of Independent Alliance2(0.6%)
  • United Progressive Alliance2(0.6%)
  • Chama Cha Kazi1(0.3%)
  • Democratic Party1(0.3%)
  • Grand Dream Development Party1(0.3%)
  • Movement for Democracy and Growth1(0.3%)
  • National Agenda Party1(0.3%)
  • National Ordinary People Empowerment Union1(0.3%)
  • United Democratic Party1(0.3%)

Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.

Seats by party (table)
National Assembly: seats by party, as elected, 2022
PartySeatsShare of seats
United Democratic Alliance14341%
Orange Democratic Movement8925.5%
Jubilee Party288%
Wiper Democratic Movement - Kenya267.4%
Independents123.4%
Amani National Congress82.3%
United Democratic Movement72%
Forum for the Restoration of Democracy - Kenya61.7%
Democratic Action Party51.4%
Kenya African National Union51.4%
Pamoja African Alliance30.9%
Kenya Union Party20.6%
Maendeleo Chap Chap Party20.6%
The Service Party20.6%
United Party of Independent Alliance20.6%
United Progressive Alliance20.6%
Chama Cha Kazi10.3%
Democratic Party10.3%
Grand Dream Development Party10.3%
Movement for Democracy and Growth10.3%
National Agenda Party10.3%
National Ordinary People Empowerment Union10.3%
United Democratic Party10.3%

As elected: the seats each party won at the 2022 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 349 seats in the chamber. As of 9 August 2022. Source: Wikipedia, 2022 Kenyan general election (reference source).

Senate

Current (from our list)

67

Senate seats

  • UDA32(47.8%)
  • ODM20(29.9%)
  • JP5(7.5%)
  • WDM4(6%)
  • UDM3(4.5%)
  • (Ford K)1(1.5%)
  • DP1(1.5%)
  • NRA1(1.5%)

Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.

Members on the chart (67, by party)
UDA (32)
  • Sen. Cheburet Kiprono Chemitei V., Baringo
  • Sen. Wakili Hillary Kiprotich Sigei, Bomet
  • Sen. Kisang William Kipkemoi, CBS, Elgeyo Marakwet
  • Sen. Seki Lenku Ole Kanar, Kajiado
  • Sen. (Dr.) Khalwale Boni, Kakamega
  • Sen. Cheruiyot Aaron Kipkirui, Kericho
  • Sen. Karungo Paul Thangwa, Kiambu
  • Sen. Murango James Kamau, Kirinyaga
  • Sen. Nderitu John Kinyua, Laikipia
  • Sen. Chute Mohamed Said, CBS, Marsabit
  • Sen. Murungi Kathuri, Meru
  • Sen. Joe Nyutu, Muranga
  • Sen. Keroche Tabitha Karanja, Nakuru
  • Sen. Cherarkey Samson K, Nandi
  • Sen. Chimera Raphael Mwinzago, Nominated
  • Sen. Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi, Nominated
  • Sen. Essy Okenyuri Nyaituga Anyieni, Nominated
  • Sen. George Mungai Mbugua, Nominated
  • Sen. Joyce Chepkoech Korir, Nominated
  • Sen. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, Nominated
  • Sen. Mutinda Maureen Tabitha, CBS, Nominated
  • Sen. Nyamu Karen Njeri, Nominated
  • Sen. Pesi Peris Tobiko, Nominated
  • Sen. Veronica Waheti Nduati, CBS, Nominated
  • Sen. Methu John Muhia, Nyandarua
  • Sen. Wamatinga Wahome, CBS, Nyeri
  • Sen. Lelegwe Steve Ltumbesi, Samburu
  • Sen. Mungatana Danson Buya, Tana River
  • Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, Tharaka Nithi
  • Sen. Chesang Allan Kiprotich, CBS, Trans Nzoia
  • Sen. Kiplagat Jackson Mandago, Uasin Gishu
  • Sen. Recha Julius Murgor, West Pokot
ODM (20)
  • Sen. Kajwang' Moses Otieno, Homa Bay
  • Sen. (Rtd) Justice Stewart Madzayo, CBS, MP, Kilifi
  • Sen. Onyonka Richard Momoima, Kisii
  • Sen. Prof. Tom Odhiambo Ojienda, SC, MP, Kisumu
  • Sen. Boy Issa Juma, CBS, Kwale
  • Sen. Oketch Eddy Gicheru, Migori
  • Sen. Faki Mohamed Mwinyihaji, Mombasa
  • Sen. Sifuna Edwin Watenya, Nairobi
  • Sen. Olekina Ledama, Narok
  • Sen. Beatrice Akinyi Ogolla, Nominated
  • Sen. Beth Kalunda Syengo, Nominated
  • Sen. Betty Batuli Montet, Nominated
  • Sen. Catherine Muyeka Mumma, Nominated
  • Sen. Crystal Asige, Nominated
  • Sen. Hamida Ali Kibwana, Nominated
  • Sen. Hezena M. Lemaletian, Nominated
  • Sen. Mogeni Erick Okongo, Nyamira
  • Sen. Oginga Oburu, Siaya
  • Sen. Mwaruma Johnes M, CBS, Taita Taveta
  • Sen. Osotsi Godfrey Atieno, Vihiga
JP (5)
  • Sen. Haji Abdul Mohammed, Garissa
  • Sen. Dullo Fatuma Adan, Isiolo
  • Sen. Kamau Joseph Githuku, Lamu
  • Sen. Prof. Margaret Jepkoech Kamar, Nominated
  • Sen. Ekomwa James Lomenen, Turkana
WDM (4)
  • Sen. Wambua Enoch Kiio, Kitui
  • Sen. Muthama Agnes Kavindu Mbuku, Machakos
  • Sen. Maanzo Daniel Kitonga, Makueni
  • Sen. Abdalla Shakilla Mohamed, Nominated
UDM (3)
  • Sen. Roba Ali Ibrahim, Mandera
  • Sen. Omar Mariam Sheikh, Nominated
  • Sen. Mohamed Abass Sheikh, Wajir
(Ford K) (1)
  • Sen. David Wakoli Wafula, CBS, Bungoma County
DP (1)
  • Sen. Munyi Alexander Mundigi, Embu
NRA (1)
  • Sen. Okoiti Andrew Omtatah, Busia
Seats by party (table)
Senate: seats by party, current (from our list)
PartySeatsShare of listed seatsShare in 2022
UDA3247.8%-
ODM2029.9%-
JP57.5%-
WDM46%-
UDM34.5%-
(Ford K)11.5%-
DP11.5%-
NRA11.5%-

Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 67 seats in the chamber. As of 17 October 2026. Source: Parliament of Kenya (parliament.go.ke).

As elected, 2022

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67

Senate seats

  • Kenya Kwanza34(50.7%)
  • Azimio la Umoja33(49.3%)
Seats by party (table)
Senate: seats by party, as elected, 2022
PartySeatsShare of seats
Kenya Kwanza3450.7%
Azimio la Umoja3349.3%

As elected: the seats each party won at the 2022 election. It does not follow members who changed party afterwards. 67 seats in the chamber. As of 9 August 2022. Source: Wikipedia, 2022 Kenyan general election (reference source).

Seats are shown by coalition because the source gives no party breakdown.

Names, parties, counties and constituencies come from the member lists of the National Assembly and the Senate on parliament.go.ke, checked on 17 October 2026. Seats the source marks vacant are not listed. Each record links to the member page we read.

Cabinet

PortfolioHolderSince
Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National AdministrationOnesimus Kipchumba Murkomen-
Cabinet Secretary for Roads and TransportDavis Chirchir-
Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime AffairsHassan Ali Joho-
Cabinet Secretary for HealthAden Duale-
Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban DevelopmentAlice Wahome-
Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social ProtectionAlfred Mutua-
Cabinet Secretary for EducationJulius Migos Ogamba-
Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and WildlifeRebecca Miano-
Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and SportsSalim Mvurya-
Cabinet Secretary for DefenceRoselinda Soipan Tuya-
Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) DevelopmentWycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya-
Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic PlanningJohn Mbadi Ng'ongo-
Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and IrrigationEric Muriithi Muuga-
Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and ForestryDeborah Mulongo Barasa-
Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and IndustryLee Maiyani Kinyanjui-
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock DevelopmentMutahi Kagwe-
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and PetroleumJames Opiyo Wandayi-
Cabinet Secretary for Information Communication and the Digital EconomyWilliam Kabogo Gitau-
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital DevelopmentGeoffrey Kiringa Ruku-
Cabinet Secretary for East Africa Community and Regional AffairsBeatrice Asukul Moe-
Cabinet Secretary for GenderHanna Wendot Cheptumo-
Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora AffairsMusalia Mudavadi-
Secretary to the CabinetMercy Kiiru Wanjau-

Sources: Office of the President of Kenya (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Kenya election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028

Next national election: 10 Aug 2027, general election.

DateElectionStatusTurnoutWinner
10 Aug 2027General electionScheduled--
Due by 2032General electionDue--

Sources: Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).

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Education
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2025
GDP growth
4.6%
2025
Remittances received
US$5.1bn
2025
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US$1.1bn
2025

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Population of Kenya

Kenya had 53.4 million people in 2025, 7th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 58 million by 2030. African countries by population. Kenya's counties compared.

Kenya in numbers

  • Population (2025)

    53.4

    7th largest of 53 in Africa

  • Population growth since 2015 (2025)

    23.2 %

    34th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa

  • Projected population 2030 (2030)

    58.0

    7th highest of 52 in Africa

  • People per sq km (2025)

    92

    20th most crowded of 53 in Africa

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Population of Kenya, 2015 to 2030Millions of people. From 2026 the figures are IMF projections.
404550556020152017201920212023202520272029203058.0
40455055602015201920232027203058.0
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PeriodKenya
201543.3
201644.3
201745.4
201846.4
201947.6
202048.8
202149.8
202250.6
202351.5
202452.4
202553.4
202654.3 (partial)
202755.2 (partial)
202856.1 (partial)
202957.0 (partial)
203058.0 (partial)

Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation and unemployment in Kenya

Prices in Kenya rose 4.1% in 2025, 21st highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 5.5% (2025) and 15.3% among people aged 15 to 24. Kenya's own survey put it at 5.6% in 2021. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · Kenya's economy.

Prices and jobs in Kenya

  • Inflation (2025)

    4.1 %

    32nd lowest of 52 in Africa

  • Unemployment (2025)

    5.5 %

    24th lowest of 53 in Africa

  • Youth unemployment (2025)

    15.3 %

    31st lowest of 53 in Africa

  • Unemployment, national survey (2021)

    5.6 %

    National survey

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Inflation in KenyaRise in consumer prices, % a year.
0510152010201320162019202220254.1
051015201020142018202220264.1
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PeriodKenya
20104.0
201114.0
20129.4
20135.7
20146.9
20156.6
20166.3
20178.0
20184.7
20195.2
20205.4
20216.1
20227.7
20237.7
20244.5
20254.1
2026Not published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Unemployment in Kenya: ILO estimate and national survey% of the labour force. The national survey line has gaps in years without a survey.
23456201020132016201920222025ILO modelled estimate 5.5National survey 5.6
ILO modelled estimateNational survey2345620102014201820222026
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PeriodILO modelled estimateNational survey
20102.8Not published
20112.7Not published
20122.7Not published
20132.8Not published
20142.8Not published
20152.8Not published
20162.82.8
20173.5Not published
20184.3Not published
20195.05.0
20205.6Not published
20215.75.6
20225.6Not published
20235.4Not published
20245.5Not published
20255.5Not published
2026Not publishedNot published

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy and infant mortality in Kenya

A child born in Kenya can expect to live 63.8 years (2024). 39 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked. Child deaths by county.

Health in Kenya

  • Life expectancy (2024)

    63.8

    35th longest of 54 in Africa

  • Child deaths under five (2024)

    39

    19th lowest of 54 in Africa

  • Health spending per person (2023)

    85

    21st highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Life expectancy in Kenya against the middle African countryLife expectancy at birth, years.
6062646668201420162018202020222024Kenya 63.8Middle African country 65…
KenyaMiddle African country60626466682014201720202023
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PeriodKenyaMiddle African country
201462.061.8
201562.362.3
201662.562.8
201762.763.1
201862.863.2
201962.963.3
202061.663.7
202161.262.5
202263.564.6
202363.665.6
202463.865.8

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Infant and child mortality in KenyaDeaths before age five per 1,000 live births. Lower is better.
3540455020142016201820202022202439
35404550201420172020202339
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PeriodKenya
201448
201547
201646
201745
201844
201943
202042
202141
202241
202340
202439

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Literacy rate in Kenya

82.2% of adults in Kenya can read and write (2000, World Bank). This is the latest survey, and it is old. Literacy rate in Africa by country · Literacy by county · Universities and exam bodies in Kenya.

Literacy and schooling in Kenya

  • Adult literacy (2000)

    82.2 %

    13th highest of 52 in Africa

  • Youth literacy (2014)

    93.2 %

    14th highest of 53 in Africa

  • Education spending, % of GDP (2024)

    4.0 %

    23rd highest of 52 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development and internet access in Kenya

Kenya's Human Development Index was 0.628 in 2023, 143rd of 193 countries in the world (medium human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.

Development and digital access in Kenya

  • Human Development Index (2023)

    0.63

    18th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Internet users (2024)

    35.0 %

    30th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Mobile subscriptions (2024)

    126

    12th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Access to electricity (2024)

    77.0 %

    17th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Human development in KenyaUNDP Human Development Index, 0 to 1, against the middle African country.
0.40.50.60.7200020032006200920122015201820212023Kenya 0.63Middle African country 0.…
KenyaMiddle African country0.40.50.60.7200020052010201520202023
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PeriodKenyaMiddle African country
20000.500.44
20010.510.45
20020.500.45
20030.520.46
20040.530.46
20050.530.47
20060.540.47
20070.550.48
20080.550.49
20090.550.50
20100.550.50
20110.560.51
20120.570.52
20130.570.52
20140.580.52
20150.580.53
20160.590.53
20170.600.54
20180.610.54
20190.610.55
20200.600.55
20210.610.56
20220.630.57
20230.630.57

Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Is Kenya safe?

The US State Department rates Kenya at level 3 of 4: reconsider travel. The homicide rate is 4.9 per 100,000 people (2022). Safest countries in Africa.

Safety in Kenya

  • US travel advisory level (2026)

    3

    40th safest by advisory of 54 in Africa

  • Homicide rate (2022)

    4.9

    21st lowest of 37 in Africa

  • Conflict deaths (2024)

    66

    17th highest of 30 in Africa

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Coups, democracy and stability in Kenya

Kenya has had no successful coup, but 1 failed attempt or plot. Coups in Africa: every country.

  • 1 August 1982: Failed coup attempt
Democracy and stability in Kenya

  • Voice and accountability (2025)

    52

    14th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Political stability (2025)

    46

    39th highest of 54 in Africa

  • Control of corruption (2025)

    31

    30th highest of 54 in Africa

Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.

Kenya's debt

Government debt was 71.3% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is World Bank-IDA, owed 33.4% of public debt abroad (2024). Kenya's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.

Reading on Kenya

Where Kenya ranks in Africa

Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.

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Cite this

PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Kenya. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/kenya