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Are we creating a nanny economy in Kenya?

By XN Iraki

Economists are quick to name drought, exchange rates, terrorism and other internal and external shocks as the major threats to economic growth. They often forget the soft issues whose effects are not that spectacular but are very costly to the economy in the long run.

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