Election fever now grips consumers

Different varieties of farm produce on display at an open air market along street in Meru town. fruits ,tubers and other foods are more affordable and available in meru county than neighboring towns like Isiolo. PHOTO /BRUNO MUTUNGA

Kenyans have lost their buying power, spending even less on products despite the drop in the cost of living last month.

According to 400 business procurement managers polled by Stanbic Bank, depressed demand has lowered business expectations, with anxiety over next month’s elections making them to adopt a wait-and-see approach.