Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
kenya
1979
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kenya
1989
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kenya
1999
|
kenya
2009
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kenya
2019
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404001 | Nairobi | X | X | X | X | X |
| 404002 | Central | X | X | X | X | X |
| 404003 | Coast | X | X | X | X | X |
| 404004 | Eastern | X | X | X | X | X |
| 404005 | Northeastern | X | X | X | X | X |
| 404006 | Nyanza | X | X | X | X | X |
| 404007 | Rift Valley | X | X | X | X | X |
| 404008 | Western | X | X | X | X | X |
| 404097 | Abroad | X | X | X | X | X |
| 404098 | Unknown | X | X | X | · | X |
| 404099 | NIU (not in universe) | X | X | X | X | X |
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Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
- Harmonization table
- No supplemental programming
- Instructions for interpreting harmonization documents
Description
MIG1_1_KE indicates the person's province of residence within Kenya 1 year ago.
Click on the Source Variables tab for information on place of residence for each sample year. Source variables may contain more geographic unit detail but are not suitable for cross-temporal comparison.
Comparability — General
Where boundaries changed over time, units were harmonized to create units with boundaries that remain stable over time.
- North and South Rift Valley provinces are identified separately in the 1979 and 1989 samples, but in all other years they are combined as the Rift Valley province.
Kenya passed a new constitution in 2010 which nullified all geography changes that occurred after 1992. As a result, the former Provinces were abolished, and the former second level administrative units, formerly Districts, were elevated to the new first level administrative units and renamed Counties. The 47 districts present in 1992, with the same boundaries present at that point, now represent the 47 counties that make up the first geographic level. Despite the former provinces now holding no administrative role, provinces are still used as the level of geography identified in MIG1_1_KE to preserve comparability between samples.
MIG1_1_KE is not available for the 1969 sample.
The universe in the 1989 census is persons age 1+ except travelers and those receiving the short questionnaire. In all other censuses, the universe is persons age 1+.
Universe
- Kenya 1979: Persons age 1+
- Kenya 1989: Persons age 1+, except travellers and those receiving the short questionnaire
- Kenya 1999: Persons age 1+
- Kenya 2009: Persons age 1+
- Kenya 2019: Persons age 1+
Availability
- Kenya: 1979, 1989, 1999, 2009, 2019
Questionnaire Text
| Kenya 1979 |
| Kenya 1989 |
| Kenya 1999 |
| Kenya 2009 |
| Kenya 2019 |
For all persons
g. Previous residence: ____
Column (g): Previous residence
106. 'Where was this person living in August 1978?'
107. For persons who were living in Kenya, write the name of the district.
For persons who were living outside Kenya, write the name of the country.
108. If the person is under one year of age, write 'N/A' in this column.
109. A person who may have been absent from home temporarily for some reason such as visiting relatives or being in hospital, or who may have been overseas on a visit of less than six months, should be shown where they normally lived in August 1978.
110. It is necessary to make separate enquiry for each member of the household because a man does not always take his wife and children with him when he goes away to work, or he may only have some of his family with him and others may have been elsewhere at the time.
P16. Previous residence:
Where was [the respondent] living in August 1988? State district if in Kenya or country if outside Kenya (Code 00 if under 1years) ____ _ _
Column P16 - Previous residence
This question is applicable to people age one and older.
112. If the person is under one year of age, code '00' in this column.
113.'Where was this person living in August 1988?'
114. For persons who were living in Kenya in August 1988, write and code the name of the district (e.g., 'Kiambu' code 21,'Siaya' code 63, 'Kisii' code 61, etc). For persons who were living outside Kenya, write and code the name of the continent (e.g., 'European countries' code 94, 'Asian countries' code 95). Be sure to write the name of the continent, and not of the country or towns.
115. A person who may have been absent from home temporarily for some reason, such as visiting relatives or hospitalization, or who may have been overseas on a visit of less than six months, should be recorded as living where they normally lived in August, 1988.
116. It is necessary to make a separate enquiry for each member of the household because a man does not always take his wife and children with him when he goes away to work, or he may only have some of his family with him and others may have been living elsewhere.
P-17. Previous residence:
Where was [the respondent] living in August 1998? ____
Column P17: Previous residence
77. Where was this person living in August 1998? This question is applicable only to persons aged one year and above.
(a) If the person is aged below one year, code "000" in this column.
(b) For persons who were living in Kenya in August 1998, indicate the district code in column P17. For example persons whose previous residence is Kisii Central code "603".
(c) For districts which have been split, probe to find the actual district of residence in August 1998 and code the name by which it is currently known.
(d) Mark an "X" in the smallest box and leave the bigger three boxes blank if district of previous residence is the same as the district of enumeration.
(e) A person who may have been absent from home temporarily for some reason such as visiting relatives or in hospital, or' who may have been overseas on a visit of less than six months, should be shown where they normally lived in August, 1998.
(f) It is necessary to make a separate enquiry for each member of the household because a man, for instance, does not always take his wife and children along when he goes away to work. He may only have some of his family with him leaving the others behind.
(g) If the person was living in another country in August 1998, 'use the code pertaining to the specific country.
(h) Code "888" if district of previous residence is not known and' "999" for not stated.
A: Information regarding all persons
[Questions P-00 to P-23 were asked of all persons in conventional households or refugee camps].
Previous residence
P-19. Where was [person] living in August 2008? _ _ _
- Section A: Information regarding all persons. This information is contained in columns P00 to P23. Questions in this section will apply to all persons.
28. Column P19: Previous residence
Ask: Where was [the respondent] living in August 2008?
28.1 If the person is aged below one year, code "000" in this column.
28.2 For persons who were living in Kenya in August 2008, indicate the district code in column P19 (district codes are the same as for P18). For example, for persons whose previous residence was Kisii Central district code "614".
28.3 For districts which have been split, probe to find the actual district of residence in August 2008 and code the name by which it is currently known based on the list provided.
28.4 A person who may have been absent from home temporarily for some reason such as visiting relatives or in hospital, or who may have been overseas on a visit of less than six months, should be shown where they normally lived in August, 2008.
28.5 It is necessary to make a separate enquiry for each member of the household because a man, for instance, does not always take his wife and children along when he goes away to work. He may only have some of his family with him leaving the others behind.
28.6 If the person was living in another country in August 2008, use the code pertaining to the specific country.
28.7 Code "888" if district of previous residence is not known and' "999" for not stated.
P-20. Previous residence: Where was [the respondent] living in August 2018?
Previous residence _____ _ _
20.12. Column P20: Previous residence
Ask: Where was [the respondent] living in August 2018?
ii. For persons who were living in Kenya in August 2018, indicate the county code in column P20 (county codes are the same as for P19). For example, for persons whose previous residence was Mombasa county enter "001".
iii. A person who may have been absent from home temporarily for some reason such as visiting relatives or in hospital, or who may have been overseas on a visit of less than six months, should be shown where they normally lived in August, 2018.
iv. It is necessary to make a separate enquiry for each member of the household because a man, for instance, does not always take his wife and children along when he goes away to work. He may only have some of his family with him leaving the others behind.
v. If the person was living in another country in August 2018, use the code pertaining to the specific country.
vi. Enter "888" if county/country of previous residence is not known and "999" for not stated.