Source: Central Bureau of Statistics, Kenya Population Census, 1989, Analytical Report, Vol. IX - Labour force (1996).
Questions used to identify persons with disabilities:
Defective vision Defective hearing
1. Totally blind in one eye 1. Mild/moderate impairment
2. Totally blind in both eyes 2. Severe/profound impairment
3. Partially blind in one or both eyes 3. Not applicable
4. Not applicable
Physical Handicaps
Lower limbs: Upper limbs:
1. One deformed/paralyzed/ 1. One deformed/paralyzed/
amputated leg amputated arm
2. Two deformed/paralyzed/ 2. Two deformed/paralyzed/
amputated leg amputated arm
3. Legless (without legs) 3. Armless (without arms)
4. Not applicable 4. Not applicable
Hunch:
Does ... have a deformity of the spine with a visible hump?
1. Back
2. Chest
3. Back and chest
4. Not applicable
Mental Handicap
1. Mild to moderate retardation
2. Severe/profound retardation
3. Not applicable | 
