Unending political season: Call for sobriety from Ruto and Raila

Residents of Kisumu participate in the nationwide mass action called by Azimio leader Raila Odinga over high cost of living. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Kenya's never-ending political campaigning that has gripped the country since 2003 has had a negative economic impact on country and the current situation threatens to implode amid a building stand-off.

The political bickering after every presidential elections has instead benefitted regional economies like Ethiopia and Tanzania, which until recently were seen to be less volatile.