DP Ruto, Raila, Moi enumerated as 2019 census kicks off

Deputy President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have been enumerated as the 2019 census exercise kicks off across the country.

Ruto and his family members took part in the count at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi shortly after 6pm.

The DP urged Kenyans to participate fully in the exercise, saying it would aid government to plan and make key policy decisions in allocating resources.

Mr. Odinga was enumerated at his Karen residence in the company of his family.

Former President Daniel arap Moi was enumerated at his Kabarak home in an exercise led by Nakuru County Commissioner Erastus Mbui.

Baringo Senator Gideon Moi who was also enumerated during the exercise called on Kenyans to cooperate with census officials to make it a success.

Other leaders who took part in the exercise soon after the launch include Governors Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Ole Lenku (Kajiado) and Mohamud Mohamed Ali (Marsabit).