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Kenya’s Economy Is Growing. Why Are Its People Getting Poorer?

Kenya’s economy expanded by 5.2% in the first half of 2026, yet two-thirds of Kenyans surveyed say their household finances are worse than before the 2022 election. Rising food prices, payroll deductions, government waste and expensive credit have widened the gap between economic growth and living standards. With the August 2027 election approaching, the government faces a test that GDP figures alone cannot answer: whether economic gains can reach the households paying for them.

Kenya we want · 6 Nov 2026 · 17 min read

Opinion

Kenya’s Economy Is Growing. Why Are Its People Getting Poorer?

Kenya’s economy expanded by 5.2 percent in the first half of 2026, yet two-thirds of Kenyans surveyed say their household finances are worse than before the 2022 election. Rising food prices, payroll deductions, government waste and expensive credit have widened the gap between economic growth and living standards. With the August 2027 election approaching, the government faces a test that GDP figures alone cannot answer: whether economic gains can reach the households paying for them.

Kenya we want · 6 Nov 2026 · 13 min read