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Does the economy need a stimulus package in 2019?

A market built under Economic Stimulus program (ESP) on Nairobi -Naivasha Road. Does the Country need another stimulus package? (Photo by XN Iraki)

On the Boxing Day last year, I stopped by a town called ‘Flyover’ just before you start descending to Naivasha with the scenic view of Mt Longonot to the West and Aberdares to the East.

My attraction was a structure with a green roof which is a farmers’ market. It is complete but there are no sellers or buyers. A newly constructed gravel road takes you from the highway to this market.

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