Growing economy fails to fill pockets and plates

Kenyans stock up for Christmas at Naivas Supermarket along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on December 23, 2025.[Boniface Okendo, Standard]

From a bird’s eye view, Kenya’s economy appears to be thriving. But as the common Kenyan saying goes, kwa ground vitu ni different, with the disconnect between national growth and individual realities become striking.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Support Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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