Expect another political circus over high cost of living stalemate

Azimio la Umoja Co-principals Kalonzo Musyoka, Raila Odinga and Martha Karua address the media on the one year in office of the president of Kenya and the skyrocketing cost of living on September 15, 2023. [David Gichuru, Standard]

As the country lurches into the New Year, chocked by spiraling taxes, cost of basic commodities and services, skeptics are warning Kenyans to brace themselves for another round of ceaseless political battles between President Ruto's Kenya Kwanza and Raila Odinga's Azimio la Umoja.

The grim prediction is hinged on what has turned out to be a wasted year of national dialogue which has failed to resolve the outstanding issues which climaxed into street battles and a paralysis of the economy.