×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Worst economic drop in decades to leave most Kenyans poorer

Traders at the Eldoret open air market yesterday. Experts are warning that Kenya's economy will face a huge hit this year, affecting millions of Kenyans. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

In the coming months, you may not be able to afford your current lifestyle. Projections for the rest of the year on the Kenyan economy paint a gloomy future in which a vast majority of Kenyans will be penniless and unable to afford the basics of life.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in