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Poll jitters dampen Kenya growth prospects

Kenya's economy to slow down after elections. (Photo: Courtesy)

Kenyans should brace themselves for tough times as the effects of the General Election, compounded with a severe drought in the region, is set to reduce the country’s economic growth.

The latest economic forecast indicates that Kenya’s gross domestic product growth is set to decelerate in the coming months, with analysts revising earlier projections downwards.

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