After elections, it's time to heal and grow economy

A hawker displays his wares in Nairobi's Kayole slum. [Dennish Ochieng, Standard]

Kenyans used the general election as a formal group decision-making process to choose leaders to represent them. The entire electoral process was conducted in an independent, transparent and democratic manner.

Free, fair and verifiable electoral processes play a crucial role in political transition by championing democratisation and encourage socio-political liberation that guarantees stability and prosperity. Leaders should discharge duties bestowed upon them, and deliver on promises made. But before we embark on the 2022-2027 economic transformation agenda, we have to go through a healing process.