Growth forecasts promise to break Kenya’s poll curse

Deputy President William Ruto addressing a campaign rally at Water Sports Ground, Kilifi Town, Kilifi County County. PHOTO | JONAH MWANGI | DPPS

Economists see Kenya’s economy expanding by at least five percent this year, marking the highest growth in an election year since the return of the multi-party political system more than 30 years ago.

Weeks to the August 9 polls, a monthly consensus outlook from 15 world-leading banks, consultancies and think-tanks has upgraded Kenya’s growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points despite cost of living crisis.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.