Kenyan population rises to 47.6m, census finds

NAIROBI, Kenya - Kenya on Monday announced the results of a national census carried out in August, which indicated the country's population stood at 47.6 million, up from 37.7 million in 2009.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said the 2019 Kenya population and housing census results will guide policy formulation and distribution of resources in the country.

"The numbers released today will go a long way in guiding the successful planning and implementation of government development initiatives, including the Big Four Agenda, for the benefit of all Kenyans," Kenyatta said.