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.
| Series |
Percentage of Households/population using 'clean energy' for cooking which includes only Electricity, LPG, biogas & solar; from 2015 to 2022 |
|---|---|
| Metadata update |
N/A |
| Related indicators |
7.1.1 |
| 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 primary reliance on clean fuels and technology is calculated as the numberof people using clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting divided by total population reporting that any cooking, heating or lighting, expressed as percentage. “Clean” is defined by the emission rate targets and specific fuel recommendations (i.e. against unprocessed coal and kerosene) included in the normative guidance WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: household fuel combustion. Concept Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology is calculated as the number of people using clean fuels and technologies for cooking, heating and lighting divided by total population reporting that any cooking, heating or lighting, expressed as percentage. “Clean” is defined by the emission rate targets and specific fuel recommendations (i.e. against unprocessed coal and kerosene. ) included in the normative guidance WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: household fuel combustion. |
| Unit of measure |
Percent (%) |
| Classifications |
M49 |
| Data source type and collection method |
Data source type and collection method |
| 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 |
Survey and censuses |
| Data collection calendar |
KDHS every five years, KIHBS every five years, KCHSP quarterly, KPHC every 10 years |
| Data release calendar |
KDHS: After every 5 years, KIHBS after every 5 years, KPHC after every 10 years |
| Data providers |
Households |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Institutional mandate |
According to the Statistics Act of 2006, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is mandated to collect, compile, analyze, publish and disseminate official statistics for public use. |
| Rationale |
Tracking progress on the global effort to increase the use of clean energy thereby reducing air pollution and adverse health impacts |
| Comment and limitations |
The Bureau is not yet using the Multi-Tier Framework for Measuring Energy Access (World Bank) which is able to capture the affordability and reliability of energy access |
| Method of computation |
The indicator is modelled with household survey data collected from household surveys |
| Validation |
The statistics produced are peer reviewed by partner organizations such as WorldBank and Kenya Institute of Public Policy and Research Analysis (KIPPRA |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
The Bureau employed use of best standards and compilation guides when coming up with the reports |
| Quality management |
The Bureau has a quality management system in place that ensures that data produced meets the set standards |
| Quality assurance |
The Bureau adheres to KeSQAF that ensures that statistics produced meets the needs of the users |
| Quality assessment |
The Bureau is ISO certified and also carries out its own internal audit that ensures that high quality statistics are produced |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
KDHS,KIHBS and KCHSP data is available on the KNBS website broken down by residence and sex |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
None |
| References and Documentation |
https://www.knbs.or.ke/download/kenya-dhs-2022-main-report-volume-2/ 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 |