Religious leaders in Kenya obtained the highest share of popular trust in 2019. They were mentioned by over 70 percent of Kenyans surveyed. The army, the President, and traditional leaders followed, with similar shares of popular trust. On the other hand, only 39 percent of the population interviewed had confidence in the police.
Popular trust in institutions and leaders in Kenya as of 2019
Respondents were asked: "How much do you trust each of the following, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say?" (% who say “somewhat” or “a lot”).
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Afrobarometer. (April 16, 2021). Popular trust in institutions and leaders in Kenya as of 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1241371/popular-trust-in-institutions-and-leaders-in-kenya/
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Afrobarometer. (2021). Popular trust in institutions and leaders in Kenya as of 2019. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1241371/popular-trust-in-institutions-and-leaders-in-kenya/
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