Our institution

About Timely Kenya

Kenya's trusted public-opinion research firm — providing accurate, timely and actionable evidence that shapes public discourse and policy.

Our mission

To empower Kenyan citizens, institutions and leaders with accurate, timely and comprehensive public-opinion research — promoting informed decision-making, democratic accountability and evidence-based policy across all levels of governance.

Our vision

To be the most trusted and influential public-opinion research organisation in East Africa — setting the standard for political polling, governance analysis and policy research, and fostering a culture of data-driven democracy.

What we stand for

Our core values

01

Accuracy

The highest standards of precision in our methodology and data collection.

02

Integrity

Research conducted with complete independence — free from political or commercial bias.

03

Transparency

We openly share our methods and keep clear communication with every stakeholder.

04

Impact

Insight that contributes to informed decisions and democratic discourse in Kenya.

How we work

Our methodology

Sampling methods

  • Stratified random sampling: Representative coverage across 20+ counties.
  • CATI interviews: Standardised, computer-assisted data collection.
  • Multi-stage cluster sampling: For complex demographic analysis.
  • Margin of error: Typically ±1.5% to ±3% at 95% confidence.

Quality assurance

  • Data validation: Multiple verification layers for accuracy.
  • Bias testing: Regular calibration against known benchmarks.
  • Peer review: External validation by academic partners.
  • Transparency: Full methodology disclosure for public reports.
Track record

Impact & reach

500+
Media citations
40
Government reports
25
Policy influences
15+
Academic papers
Our commitment

Ethics & transparency

Timely Kenya operates under the highest ethical standards, adhering to international best practice for public-opinion research. We are committed to complete transparency in our methods, funding and potential conflicts of interest. Our research is conducted independently — without political or commercial bias — so our findings serve the public interest.

Data protection

Full compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act and GDPR standards.

Respondent rights

Informed consent and anonymity protection for all participants.

Public access

Open access to methodologies and non-confidential research data.

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Whether you need custom research, access to our data, or have questions about our methodology, we're here to help you decide with reliable evidence.