HC Deb 19 December 1956 vol 562 c167W
79. Mr. Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many Africans have been enfranchised in each tribe for the forthcoming elections to the Legislative Council of Kenya; and what proportion they represent of the total adult population in each case.

Constituency Voters registered at 30th November, 1956 Approximate total Adults Approximate percentage of adults registered as Voters
1. Akamba … … … 14,405 235,000 6.0
2. Central Province … … … 29,227 480,000 6.0
3. Coast Province … … … 5,879 168,500 3.5
4. Nairobi … … … 508 87,500 0.5
5. Nyanza, N. … … … 16,164 228,200 7.0
6. Nyanza, C. … … … 8,111 171,000 5.0
7. Nyanza, S. … … … 14,520 253,000 6.0
8. Rift Valley and Masai … … 3,447 253,000 1.5
TOTAL … … … 92,261 1,876,700 5.0

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