Distribution of street families in Kenya

A report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reveals that 78.6% of Kenya's street population is male, with a significant concentration in Nairobi. The data highlights that over half of these individuals are youth aged 18 to 34.
Why it matters
Understanding the demographic breakdown of vulnerable populations is essential for government agencies to design targeted social welfare and rehabilitation programs.
A recent report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has highlighted the demographic breakdown of street families across the country, drawing from the 2025 National Census of Street Families Report.
The article reports factual statistical data from a national government agency without editorializing.
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