The Economic Survey is published annually, presenting socio-economic information for the country over the previous year. The report provides information on all sectors of the economy as defined by the Kenya Standard Industrial Classification of all Economic Activities (KeSIC), as well as information on other emerging areas.

Chapter eighteen on Social and Economic Inclusion focuses on gender equality, highlighting the Government of Kenya policies aimed at accelerating social and economic inclusion of all men and women in all segments of the society. The report highlights Government initiatives meant to achieve inclusivity, which include the affirmative action funds namely: The Women Enterprise Fund (WEF); the Uwezo fund; Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF); the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) as well detailed data on the participation of women and men in key decision-making positions.  Additionally, this year’s economic survey provided highlights of the 2024 Financial Access Household Survey which aimed at enhancing measurement of financial inclusion and provided indicators to track progress in financial inclusion in Kenya, particularly, to monitor developments and progress achieved in financial inclusion enabling policy makers and industry players to gain a better understanding and dynamics of the financial inclusion landscape in Kenya.

The statistics included in the Economic Survey use globally sound and scientific techniques that are based on the fundamental principles of official statistics. They are based on a variety of sources, including the Government of Kenya's own surveys and censuses, studies conducted by other institutions, and administrative data gathered by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, County Governments, and establishments. The report is produced by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and was supported by UN Women.