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Modest economic growth signals a potential boost for jobs and salaries, offering a lifeline to President Ruto’s administration ahead of the 2027 polls.
Kenya’s economy is showing tentative signs of recovery, with new data pointing to a modest rebound that could finally unlock stagnant jobs and salaries for weary workers.
The growth comes as a much-needed reprieve for President William Ruto’s administration, which is racing against time to deliver on its Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) ahead of the high-stakes 2027 General Election. While the numbers are positive on paper, the question remains: when will the common mwananchi feel the difference?
The recovery is being fueled by a resurgence in key sectors that were previously battered by global shocks and drought. Agriculture and the service industry are leading the charge, stabilizing inflation and strengthening the shilling.
Despite the optimism, the tax burden remains heavy. Analysts caution that while macro-economic indicators are improving, household disposable income is still shrinking due to statutory deductions. The government must now balance fiscal discipline with social protection to ensure this growth is inclusive.
"Recovery is a process, not an event," noted a Treasury official. "But we have turned the corner."
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