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SURVEY 2 SUMMARY: Perceptions of Kenyans on Government Communication and Mass Testing

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Content by HORN Institute
Published March 8, 2026

Survey Dates: May 13-16, 2020 Survey Respondents: 562 adults (18+ years) from 47
counties. 58.7% were male and 40.8%female. 67%of them were gainfully employed while the rest were either student,
unemployed, or retired. 61 % were aged between 18-35 and 26 % between 36 and 50 years.
COVID-19 IN KENYA: PERCEPTIONS OF KENYANS ON GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION AND MASS TESTING SURVEY SUMMARY
Key Findings
Usefulness and Clarity of Government Communication © CGTN Africa
• 55% of the respondents said the government communication on COVID-19 was useful. 26% said it was clear while 12% thought it was poor.

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