Digital Divide in Kenya: Data Reveals Disparities
Thank you for the great summary post.
I note that the statistics from KNBS are for the percentage of the population aged 3 and above. Personally I believe that leads to distorted numbers. I don’t believe the population number denominator should be that high, since do we really want or expect 3 year olds or 6 years to be owning phones? Maybe a certain age of child could be using (but not owning) a device (Whether a phone or tablet or laptop). Therefore the percentages would actually be better than they look (if only looking at the population of Kenyas aged say 15 and above, not aged 3 and above, for example).
This is certainly not a criticism of your post, but a criticism of KNBS really, and making sure all readers look at these percentages with that issue in mind.
Regards
Adam
From: David Indeje via KICTANet <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, 16 January 2025 10:14
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Subject: [kictanet] Digital Divide in Kenya: Data Reveals Disparities
Dear Listers,
This week, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has published various documents that reveal that we have a long way to go to ensure equitable access and usage to ICT as a country. Below are key findings from the 2023/24 Kenya Housing Survey
* Uneven ICT Access: Significant disparities exist in computer and internet access across Kenyan counties.
* Urban-Rural Divide: Urban areas exhibit higher ICT usage than rural areas.
* Gender Gap: Males generally have higher internet usage than females, particularly in rural areas.
* Regional Disparities: Nairobi leads in ICT access, while counties like Mandera and Marsabit lag.
* Economic Impact: Higher ICT access correlates with greater contributions to the Gross County Product (GCP).
KICTANet believes that bridging the digital divide is crucial for inclusive economic growth in Kenya and investing in digital infrastructure and literacy programs in underserved regions is essential.
www.kictanet.or.ke/digital-divide-in-kenya-ict-access-and-usage-data-reveals-disparities/
