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KLMIS Data Sources

The Kenya Labour Market Information System draws on a rich ecosystem of surveys, administrative records, and collaborative data partnerships. • 8 data sources • Government partnerships • Ministry of Labour

8 Sources

KLMIS Data Sources

Kenya Labour Market Information System

Labour Force Survey (LFS)

The main data source of labour market data (all over the world) is the Labour Force Survey (LFS), which in Kenya is part of the CHSP implemented by the KNBS. In particular, the Key Labour Market Indicators, which represent the core of KLMIS, are estimated using the LFS data.

Impact: Regular implementation of the LFS is the prerequisite for the sustainability of KLMIS.
Government Collaboration

Close collaboration and formal data sharing agreements (MoU) between the SDL/NHRDPD and other government agencies:

  • Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)
  • Ministry of Education
  • National Employment Authority (NEA)
  • National Industrial Training Authority (NITA)
Collaboration ensures data quality and consistency across sources.
Administrative Data
  • Annual Employer Returns from NEA
  • NEA statistics on vacancies and jobseekers
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) from collective bargaining registry
Maintained by the State Department for Labour and Skills Development.
National Surveys
Household based Surveys (e.g. LFS)
Manpower Surveys
Population Census
Special Surveys

Deployed on an ad hoc basis to address specific information needs:

World Bank STEP household and employer surveys
Employers surveys
Vacancy surveys
Tracer studies
Survey of Training Institutions (STLI)
Informal Sector Survey
Qualitative Data
Literature review

Including review of general press and internet sources

Stakeholder consultation

Engagement with experts and industry partners

Foresight analysis

Qualitative analysis of long-term skills trends

Projections & Models

Quantitative forecasting models that analyze:

  • Future labour demand and supply
  • Emerging market trends
  • Sector-specific developments
These models integrate data from multiple sources to predict future labour market conditions.
Social Partner Reports
Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE)
Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU)
Population census reports

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Useful government & partner resources

Industrial Attachment Internship Policy & Guidelines Social Security Kenya National Bureau of Statistics InternationaL Labour Organization Health Insurance Kenya Universities and Colleges Placement Board Technical and Vocational Education Training Authority MoEST Commission for University Education National Employment Authority(NEA)

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