Never in the history of Kenya has there been a more heated debate on the economy than it is today. This is irrespective of where one is—in a vehicle travelling, a boardroom, church, classroom or dinner.
Among the key discussions is the Kenyan debt and its effects on the cost of living. This is mainly for two reasons—first, during the 2022 presidential campaign Dr William Ruto highlighted it, especially in his supposed debt policy. Secondly, the goodies he promised remain a mirage as the Kenyan debt situation remains a scapegoat. But do Kenyans have the facts about the status of the Kenyan debt?