This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Kenya statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Kenyan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Kenyan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services |
| Indicator |
Proportion of population with access to electricity |
| Metadata update |
2022 |
| Related indicators |
SDG7 |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager, Industrial Statistics] |
| Contact organisation unit |
Directorate of Production Statistics |
| Contact person function |
Production and dissemination of Energy,manufacturing and construction statistics] |
| Contact phone |
+254-20-3317583/+254-20-3317612/+254-20-3317586] |
| Contact mail |
30266-00100, Nairobi- Kenya |
| Contact email |
dps@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: Proportion of population with access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. SDG7 ensures access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Specifically, Indicator 7.1.1 refers to the proportion of population with access to electricity. Concepts: Electricity access in this scenario refers to the proportion of population in the considered area that has access to consistent sources of electricity. The different forms of electricity were defining to consist of National grid/hydro, Mini grid, generator, solar home system and solar lighting system. |
| Unit of measure |
Per cent |
| Classifications |
-Regional and global classifications refer to the list of standard -country or area codes for statistical use (M49) provided by the United Nations Statistics Division -Country classification by income group is based on the World Bank Country and Lending Groups. -Country population data are extracted from the World Development Indicators. |
| Data sources |
Kenya Population and Housing Census (KPHC, 2019) Kenya Integrated Household and budget survey (KIHBS 2015/2016) Kenya Continuous Household Survey Program (KCHSP, 2020-2021), Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS, 2022) |
| Data collection method |
Data for compilation of this indicator is drawn from census data and the two surveys. A series of activities that include survey planning, consultative user needs assessment meetings, survey and sampling design, questionnaire development, pretesting and finalization of questionnaires, recruitment and training of field staff, field data collection and capture, data processing, management, checking and analysis; report writing and production. The compilation is guided by international best practices and compilation guides |
| Data collection calendar |
KDHS every five years, KIHBS every five years, KCHSP quarterly, KPHC every 10 years |
| Data release calendar |
KDHS 2027, KIHBS 2025, KPHC 2029 |
| Data providers |
A survey questionnaire is administered to households by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics with specific variables necessary for compilation of the indicator collected. |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Institutional mandate |
According to the statistics act 2006, KNBS is the principal agency of the Government for collecting, analysing and disseminating statistical data in Kenya and the custodian of official statistical information |
| Rationale |
This indicator tracks progress made towards use of clean energy. There has been an increased campaign towards use of clean energy that does not contribute to global warming and is less harmful to users' health. |
| Comment and limitations |
Data included is from different surveys that target different aspects of electricity accessibility. There are data gaps in some years due to lack of resources to carry out the surveys that provide data for compilation of this indicator at the recommended intervals. |
| Method of computation |
Data drawn from the above sources is compiled through methodologies that are described in the methodology part of the various reports. The reports are available in the references section |
| Validation |
Validation starts from survey planning, data collection, data cleaning and in the report writing. Through the use of Computer aided devices, various validation checks are put in place including error identification and correction. |
| Quality management |
The quality of the output is controlled by a series of steps put in place. This includes well designed data capture methods using CAPI, proper training of data collectors, use of internationally accepted models by our knowledgeable data compilers and peer reviewing of reports before publication. |
| Quality assurance |
The Bureau together with other stakeholders who include statistical units experts jointly carries out the aforementioned census and surveys guaranteeing a high quality publication |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
The report must meet the requirements of the Kenya Statistical Quality Assessment Framework, Data Quality Assessment Framework and ISO standards before dissemination |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
N/A |
| References and Documentation |
Kenya Demographic and Health Survey Report https://www.knbs.or.ke/download/kenya-dhs-2022-main-report-volume-2/ Kenya Population and Housing Reports https://statistics.knbs.or.ke/nada/index.php/catalog/13 https://statistics.knbs.or.ke/nada/index.php/catalog/36 |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |