OpenData Platform for the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) opendataforafrica.org

Overview

The OpenData Platform for the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is an online data platform hosted at nso-kenya.opendataforafrica.org, operated in association with the Open Data for Africa network. It provides public access to official Kenyan statistical data produced by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, covering economic, social, demographic, and sectoral indicators.

Background

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is the principal government agency mandated to collect, compile, analyze, publish, and disseminate official statistics for public use in Kenya. The KNBS has long been recognized as one of Africa's more active statistical agencies in terms of data publication frequency and user interface quality. Its partnership with the Open Data for Africa initiative extended access to its datasets through a dedicated, structured data portal using the opendataforafrica.org platform, which supports the IMF's Data Standards Bulletin Board (DSBB) and the enhanced General Data Dissemination System.

Collections and Holdings

The platform includes datasets on Kenya's population, economic indicators, public finance, trade, health, agriculture, and other key development metrics. It also provides access to the National Summary Data Page (NSDP) linked to the IMF DSBB, offering standardized macroeconomic and financial data. Publications available via related KNBS platforms include the Annual Economic Survey, periodic census data, and sector-specific statistical reports.

Access and Usage

The platform is freely accessible online and supports standard data browsing and download functionality. It operates within the OpenData for Africa network, which provides shared infrastructure for national statistical offices across the continent.