Readings on Inequality in Kenya: Sectoral Dynamics and Perspectives
This publication builds on the foundation laid by SID's 2004 report, Pulling Apart: Facts and Figures on Inequality in Kenya, aiming to deepen the conversation on inequality in Kenya by examining its sectoral dynamics and underlying causes. While the initial report sparked a national debate by presenting stark inequalities in income, health, and education, this follow-up seeks to explore the complexities behind these disparities, such as the roles of institutions, policies, and historical factors.
By raising critical questions and highlighting knowledge gaps, this report invites policymakers, scholars, and the public to engage in an open and informed discourse on how to address inequality in Kenya effectively. It also underscores the need for comprehensive and nuanced approaches to inequality, stressing that sustainable solutions require not only recognizing the scale of the issue but also understanding its multifaceted nature.
This is the political declaration endorsed by the Africa-wide Conference on 'Inequalities in the context of Structural Transformation’, convened by the Government of Ghana in collaboration with many African and international partner organizations in April 2014.
This publication presents monetary measures of inequality such as expenditure patterns of groups and non-money metric measures of inequality in important livelihood parameters like employment, education, energy, housing, water and sanitation to show the levels of vulnerability and patterns of unequal access to essential social services at the national, county and constituency levels.