Bad fiscal policies to blame for Kenya's economic downturn

NAIROBI: I don’t take it for granted that I am a free, simple folk who occasionally grouses on this space. I don’t envy President Uhuru Kenyatta’s exalted position as head of state. In his place, I would have cracked by now. But all said and done, I am perfectly content to add to his headache. After all; isn’t he the father of the nation, the personification of our frustrations and miseries when we can’t hit out at anything else?

I hold that experimenting with youthful leaders at the apex of the country’s political management, in spite of the proven fact wisdom comes with age was a costly mistake for Kenya. Critical leadership decisions that impact on the lives of millions demand the application of proven wisdom.