Economic value of unpaid domestic and care work in Kenya
Nutrition is the most economically significant component of Unpaid Domestic and Care Work (UDCW), contributing Sh1.27 trillion.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), nutrition is the most economically significant component of Unpaid Domestic and Care Work (UDCW), contributing Sh1.27 trillion, nearly half of the total UDCW value.
Housing services ranked second, with a Gross Value Added (GVA) of Sh503.7 billion, covering tasks related to maintaining the home environment. Clothing services followed at Sh353.1 billion.
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Unpaid care work, including childcare and elder care, was valued at Sh253.1 billion, underscoring its importance to social welfare. Other components included management services (Sh97.1 billion), travel for household needs (Sh69.9 billion), and pet care (Sh668 million).
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