- The president noted that despite the few challenges the country is facing, Kenya is a great nation and will be transformed.
- Inflation, taxes and poor leadership top the reasons why a majority of Kenyans are unhappy, according to a new survey.
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President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to remain focused and optimistic that better days are ahead.
The Head of State on Sunday said that he had no doubt that Kenya is going to change for good.
"This country is going to change, I promise you, nchi itabadilika ..msikuwe na wasiwasi kwa sababu tuko na neema ya Mungu," Ruto said.
This loosely translates to: This country is going to change, I promise you, Kenya will change ..don't have any doubts because we have the grace of God.
The President said that together with his cabinet, they have already embarked on plans on how they will attract investors in Kenya.
"Last week, I was in China with CS Murkomen and we had already planned and looked at the areas where Kenya needs investors.
"And when we sat down, even before we spoke to the investors, they pointed out the areas in which they will invest and they even added more. Isn't this God's grace?" Ruto posed.
The president noted that despite the few challenges the country is facing, Kenya is a great nation and will be transformed.
"As a government, we are going to do the right thing and Kenya is going to prosper," Ruto added.
He called on the clergy to continue praying for the nation.
Inflation, taxes and poor leadership top the reasons why a majority of Kenyans are unhappy, according to a new survey.
The inaugural Kenya Happiness Index by Pierrine Consulting shows that Kenyan Consumers’ current happiness level stands at 51 per cent with mixed views on the current realities in the country.
The study analysed consumer trends survey tracking happiness, optimism and spending choices, drawing analysis into buying behaviour and how that is linked to happiness.
According to the report, a combination of taxes, high cost of living and poor leadership have worsened the financial situation of half of the Kenyans polled.
An estimated 49 per cent said that their household financial situation worsened over the last six months, reflecting the impact of current economic headwinds on consumers.
Inflation rose to 6.78 in September close to the Central Bank of Kenya's upper limit after all sectors recorded a general increase in prices.
Prices shot up after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority pushed up fuel prices that have a big effect on inflation in Kenya.
This pushed up transport costs, power generation and agricultural produce, which make heavy use of diesel. Kerosene is used in many households for cooking and lighting.
In the last 12 months, the government has steadily raised fuel prices, climbing from Sh133 to approximately Sh211 as of September 2023 representing about a 63 per cent increase.