#YouAsked Elections & political parties How many registered political parties are there in South Africa? Source The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC): Political Parties Statistics Short answer How many registered political parties are there in South Africa? As of 2024, there are 1,743 registered political parties in South Africa. ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Elections & political parties Can residents over 60 vote before the national South African election on 29 May 2024? Source Daily Maverick – “How not to be duped! And PS, people over 60 don’t automatically get special votes” Short answer Can residents over 60 vote before the national South African election on 29 May 2024? A recent viral message circulating on social media falsely claimed that the IEC has allowed people aged 60 and over to vote before the 29 May elections through a special vote application. The IEC has clarified that this message is false and did not originate from the commission. ... Back Full answer
Economy How much debt does Kenya have? Source Central Bank of Kenya, Monthly Economic Indicators –January 2024 Short answer How much debt does Kenya have? The Kenyan central bank reported the total public debt was KSh11.24 trillion as of January 2024. An estimated 55.1% is external debt owed to foreign creditors, including countries and multilateral institutions, and 44.9% is domestic debt owed to banks, pension funds, insurance companies, and individ... Back Full answer
Economy What is Kenya’s economic growth rate? Source World Bank: The Kenya Economic Update (KEU) Short answer What is Kenya’s economic growth rate? Kenya’s economic performance strengthened in 2023 despite continued challenges, with real GDP growth accelerating from 4.8% in 2022 to an estimated 5% in 2023. This is according to the 28th edition of Kenya Economic Update (KEU). ... Back Full answer
Economy Welfare & population What is the unemployment rate in Kenya? Source Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Quarterly Labour Force Report 2022 (Quarter 4) Short answer What is the unemployment rate in Kenya? The unemployment rate, measured based on the strict definition of not working, seeking work in the last four weeks and available to work, was 4.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022. ... Back Full answer
Economy What is the GDP per capita of Kenya? Source World Bank: GDP per capita (current US$) - Kenya Short answer What is the GDP per capita of Kenya? Kenya Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached US$ 2,099.3 in December 2022. ... Back Full answer
Agriculture How much does agriculture contribute to Kenya’s GDP? Source Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Economic Survey 2023 Short answer How much does agriculture contribute to Kenya’s GDP? As of 2022, the most recent year for which data is available, agriculture, forestry and fishing accounted for 21.2% of Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP). Agriculture contributed 18.9% distributed as follows, growing of crops (15.2%), animal production (3.5%) and support activities to agricul... Back Full answer
Migration How many refugees and asylum seekers live in Kenya? Source The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Kenya operation statistics, dated 31 March 2024 Short answer How many refugees and asylum seekers live in Kenya? As of 31 March 2024, there were 767,294 registered refugees and asylum seekers, with 96% drawn from six countries –Somalia (55.6%), South Sudan (23.4%), Democratic Republic of Congo (7.8%), Ethiopia (5.0%), and Burundi (4.2%). A total of 87% live in refugee camps – with Daadab hosting 49% or ... Back Full answer
Crime & justice What are the most prevalent reported crimes in Kenya? Source Economic Survey 2023 (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics) Short answer What are the most prevalent reported crimes in Kenya? Citing the national police service, the Kenya economic survey 2023 showed that there were 88,083 people were reported to have committed crimes in Kenya. Of these, assault accounted for 18.7% or 16,497 cases; followed by stealing at 16.8% or 14,785 cases. Dangerous drugs was third accounting for 7% o... Back Full answer