World bank report says poverty still high in Kenya at 29.2 percent

Many people cannot access basic needs due to extreme poverty caused by unemployment. [Photo: Courtesy]

World Bank has reported that Kenya is still grappling with high levels of poverty at 29.2 percent (14.2 million people).The report indicates that many people cannot access basic needs due to extreme poverty caused by unemployment. More than 3.4 billion people all over the world are still struggling to meet basic needs living on $3.20 dollar a day.

The report indicated that economic activities were advancing in many countries all over the world which means poverty levels are expected to decline. It is believed that poverty levels are high on rural areas, uneducated population and on people who are under the age of 18 years.