The Kenyan equality gap

A new report has Kenya's Twitter community talking about inequality in the country.

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A new report about inequality in Kenya is generating conversation online among the country's Twitter users. The joint report by the Society for International Development (SID) and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) compares the socio-economic status of the country's counties.

The report found that in Nairobi, only 22 per cent of Kenyans live in absolute poverty, while in Turkana - the country's poorest county - 88 per cent live in poverty.

View the story "The Kenyan equality gap" on StorifyThe Kenyan equality gapA new report has Kenya's Twitter community talking about inequality in the country.Storified by The Stream· Tue, Nov 26 2013 10:40:09

Using the hashtag #InequalityinKenya, #KOT or Kenyans on Twitter discussed the issues raised by the report.

#InequalityInKenya is Kenyans living within the same region having completely different lifestyles and access to services @SIDEastAfrica.Uongozi Kenyawhat is #InequalityInKenya http://t.co/CNyXLtJ3UZMwananchi FukaraThe just launched #InequalityInKenya report is a scorecard for 50 years of independence in Kenya. Great conversation starter....June NderituPoverty has progressively deepened as the state has reduced its provisioning of social services. #InequalityInKenyaDevolution KenyaLack of income-earning opportunities, HIV/AIDS pandemic and weak implementation of antipoverty interventions lead to #InequalityInKenyaDSW KENYAThe graph below shows the per cent of individuals living below the poverty line in Kenya. scribd.comSome highlighted the issue of education inequality from the report, noting that Turkana county has one of the highest illiteracy rates. #InequalityInKenya: those living in Turkana County are 7 times less likely to have any secondary education compared to an average Kenyan.Katindi Sivi NjonjoIndividuals in Nairobi County have 15.4 times more access to secondary education than those living in Turkana County #InequalityInKenyaIrene mutileThe report comes as the nation is set to mark 50 years of independence on December 12.How can we be #Celebrating50years while still suffering #InequalityInKenya .Seriously?!Mr. Fralba ;)The Irony #Celebrating50Years while #InequalityInKenya results are appalling and well need i add/ say, trending http://t.co/eSUDxMl6tIOchieng' Vincent#Celebrating50Years yet not all the kenyans can afford basic health freely and urgently.#InequalityInKenyamercymac#KOT #Celebrating50YearsofShame #Turkana this is what I cal #inequalityinKenya frm my #KenyaGovrnment @WanjikuRevolt http://t.co/QEUpHJtiGpHustler JeremyI love the hypocrisy of #KOT. #InequalityInKenya is something i talk about daily, but today you show shock, REALLY? SMH.SokoAnalyst#InequalityInKenya why raise this issue now all over sudden? This has been going on for years...Kenyans & their misplaced priorities.missieget up,hustle and earn somthing for yourself. Stop singing this lazyman song called #InequalityInKenya #KOTdennis mutethiaMany Kenyans called on fellow citizens to take greater action in reducing inequality.#InequalityInKenya untill you step out to make the difference. Get the true power http://t.co/jUs4OSrIRNtwitter.com#InequalityInKenya can we claim that God gives us equal opportunities it is how we make use of them that counts.Godwin ObunyWhat have YOU done in YOUR community to reduce #InequalityInKenyaNduta M