Japhet Kigen

Economists & Statistician Intern

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics • Full time

Jan 2026 - Present • 8 mos

Working with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics in the Statistical Coordination and Methods Directorate, supporting data collection, validation, quality assurance, analysis, and reporting. • Collected and validated large-scale economic and labour-market data for official statistical reporting. • Conducted data quality checks on Consumer Price Index datasets, investigating significant price changes and resolving inconsistencies. • Performed independent verification of collected prices to improve data accuracy and reliability. • Contributed to monthly CPI analysis and monitoring of price trends across consumption categories. • Participated in the 2026 Economic Survey, collecting and validating employment and earnings data from 350+ respondents. • Organized and digitized data collection tools and documentation while supporting statistical officers with data requests and reporting.

Attaché

kericho county • Part time

Apr 2019 - Aug 2019 • 4 mos

Worked in the Department of Finance and Economic Planning, supporting data management, economic analysis, budgeting, and planning activities. • Cleaned, validated, and structured more than 8,000 economic and demographic data points for reporting and analysis. • Supported the evaluation of public development programmes and reviewed data against county planning priorities. • Prepared sector-specific data and analytical inputs for departmental reports and decision-making. • Assisted with data entry, verification, and documentation, improving the accuracy and turnaround time of planning and budget-related work. • Applied Excel and quantitative analysis skills to organize, interpret, and communicate economic data. This experience strengthened my ability to work with real-world datasets, maintain data quality, and turn information into useful analytical outputs.