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Kenya in 2026: Drought, debt and politicians itching for a referendum

Kakamega Primary 9 KJSEA candidates during rehearsals on October 24, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Happy 2026!

On this first article of the year, we shall keep to the tradition of looking at things or events that may shape the year. Of course, the forecasts here are not the type that can be used as collateral against a bank loan by anyone.

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