Life expectancy in Kenya has fallen by one year for the first time in two decades.
The decline was revealed in the world’s most comprehensive analysis of health indicators, known as the Global Burden of Disease study.
Researchers attributed the reduction to COVID-19 and its effects.
They also released new results on life expectancy at birth in all 47 counties.
The results suggest you may need to move your family to Embu county if you want a long life for your children.
The results also reveal the harsh reality of city life. Children born in Kenya’s big three cities – Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu – have considerably lower life expectancy at birth, compared to those in largely rural counties.
