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NAIROBI: Electioneering period in Kenya has often been characterised by high level of politicking. As a consequence, greater focus during this period has mostly been on politics, and this may have had an effect on general economic progress of the country.
On February 26, 2016, Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, the Secretary General of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, was concerned with the effect of political campaigns on Kenya’s economy. He urged Kenyans to reduce political temperatures in the country and focus more on growing its economy. He further said, “It is sad that the country registers a decline in its economy due to incessant political bickering”. This brief provides an analysis with an aim of ascertaining whether or not the above claim is true.
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