Society Activities

Some of the core activities of the society include, but not limited to:-

  • Participation in the development and reviewing of statistics programmes in both local and International universities and colleges in order to provide professional advice.
  • Accrediting statistics programmes and institutions.
  • Writing proposals for funding
  • Running short courses in Statistics
  • Consultancy services such as data analysis
  • To work in partnership with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) in provision of statistical services as may be awarded by KNBS.
  • Participate in mentorship programmes by the senior members (Professors) in the affiliate universities and colleges.
  • Production of the society’s Newsletters to keep members updated
  • Source for, and if possible provide scholarships to young statisticians who are members at the school or college levels.
  • Where possible, provide internship opportunities at KNSS or in collaboration with our cooperate members
  • Membership recruitment drive activities such as:
    • Providing posters to all institutions
    • Setting up Student Statistics Associations in the respective institutions (i.e. Junior KNSS
    • Organising visits to the different junior associations/regional associations/branches
    • Organising National Statistics Day