At the end of 2021 the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Kenya (population: 54 million) was in excess of 267,000, with a death toll of more than 5,300.
A total of 6.5 million people had received at least one dose of the vaccine, representing less than 12% of the total population. Only 6.5% of the total population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Government of Kenya plans to vaccinate 50% of all adults by the end of June 2022 in a phased approach, while maintaining a prioritization matrix, using vaccines procured through COVAX in March 2021.
54M
PEOPLE IN KENYA
267K
CASES OF COVID-19
12%
FULLY VACCINATED
5,300
DEATHS
AS OF 12/2021
Segment Overview
Due to lower overall vaccination uptake, we see 2 high uptake, 2 moderate uptake potential, 1 moderator-low uptake potential and 2 low uptake potential segments. In an election year, individuals were exposed to multiple sources of information and multiple perspectives on the vaccine, and the decision got intertwined with other issues such as trust in institutions, resulting in a highly segmented population.
Journey to COVID Vaccince Uptake Framework
This framework captures the Decision Journey to COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake. The journey framework provides a simplified/explanatory representation of the deeper decision dynamics and the process that leads to or impedes COVID-19 vaccination uptake and adherence.
“It’s something I can go for... but only after careful consideration and getting “sure-bet” proof that I will not be dying after 2 years.”
– 60+ Male, Bungoma, Kenya
COVID-19 Disease Appraisal
What do I feel about the COVID-19 disease?
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Seeking Mitigation Strategies
How can I cope with the
COVID-19 risk?
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COVID-19 Vaccine Appraisal
How do I feel about the COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Coping with Vaccine Risk
How can I cope with vaccine risk?
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Vaccination Uptake
How can I get this vaccine?
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Vaccination Adherence
Should I get the second dose?
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Voices from the Field
“My husband was vaccinated but I refused. I just told him I don’t—I will go when I am confident enough. Since he works—it was a must for him because of traveling back and forth.”
– 30-59, Female, VH, Homabay, Kenya
“COVID is very bad. How many people have died? Very many people. You can take pills for HIV but not Corona.”
– 30-59, Female, VH, Homabay, Kenya
“Not that we have decided not to take it but you give yourself time. We are still studying about that. When maybe we’ll be given the education about them. It’s just deciding that is what I haven’t yet done. Well from the beginning I listen. You know immediately it came stories just started so I was like let me wait and see.”
– 30-59, Female, Mombasa, Kenya