95 per cent Kenyans counted in Census, extension ruled out

Planning PS Torome Saitoti with Government Spokesperson Col. (RTD) Cyrus Oguna address the press on at KICC in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The number of Kenyans who had been counted by yesterday morning stands at 95 per cent. Principal Secretary for State Department of Planning Saitoti Torome said they hoped to increase the percentage by close of the exercise.

Addressing the press, Torome ruled out chances of having the exercise extended as had been anticipated by those who had not been counted.