Sources of livelihoods by gender in Kenya in 2024

THE STAR INFOGRAPHICS

Males predominantly engage in casual work (32.0 percent) and agriculture (18.7 percent) as their primary livelihoods, while females are more likely to rely on being dependents (30.3 percent) and own businesses (18.0 percent).

Employment is more common among males (17.0 percent) compared to females (9.7 percent), reflecting notable gender disparities in livelihood sources.