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Curse of democracy: How elections hurt the economy every five years

Fishmonger Beatrice Atieno at her stall in Marindi market, Migori County. February 18, 2022. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

In Kenya, elections and investments are like oil and water. They don’t mix.

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