Uncertainty over repeat election outcome worsens Kenya’s economic prospects

Economic activities have slackened despite the resilience of Kenyans. Photo by XN Iraki.

The Kenyan economy usually experiences a downturn just before the polls, but recovers quickly.

The downturn was notably minimal after the 2013 polls. This time, however, it seems we are making up for this minimal downturn before the repeat presidential election on Thursday.