×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Analysts warn of tough times ahead in Kenya, citing poor weather

A pastoralist and his son helplessly looks at his starved sheep succumbing to hunger pangs in Kibish area as drought continues to hit parts of Turkana County

Kenyans should brace themselves for tough times as prices of key consumer goods are expected to rise due to poor rains.

According to economists at Stanbic Bank, the weather will be the most crucial factor in 2017, spiralling inflation and undermining agriculture, which contributes a sizable chunk to the GDP.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902