A new Oxfam Kenya report has revealed a stark economic divide, showing that 125 of the country’s richest citizens hold more wealth than 42.6 million Kenyans living in extreme poverty. Almost half of Kenya’s population survives on less than Ksh.130 per day, with limited access to education, healthcare, and social protection.
The report highlights systemic inequality, noting that CEOs earn on average 214 times more than teachers, while government revenue policies, underfunding, and social norms continue to disadvantage low-income earners, particularly women.
Oxfam Kenya Executive Director Mwongera Mutiga called for urgent reforms, including progressive taxation, higher education and health budgets, land justice, and job creation to reduce inequality and empower vulnerable populations.
The findings underscore that inequality is not natural but a result of deliberate policy choices, demanding immediate, bold action.
