The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Director General (DG) Macdonald Obudho has underscored the need for accurate and timely data to support the country's development agenda.
According to Obudho, population data are not just numbers but the foundation for informed decision-making in critical sectors such as health, education, and infrastructure.
He insisted that Kenya must embrace technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and geographic information system (GIS) mapping to enhance data collection and ensure its integrity. "We must innovate to overcome the challenges of incomplete and inaccurate data reporting.
Technology will allow us to track trends, predict future needs, and ensure that every Kenyan is counted," stated Obudho in a speech read on his behalf by Abdikadir Amin Awes, a representative from KNBS at the Kenya Population and Development Conference (KPDC) 2025 in Nairobi.
