NAIROBI, Feb. 25 -- AS Kenya approaches its 2027 General Election, the country faces a number of interconnected economic issues that threaten both immediate stability and long-term growth.

Although some macroeconomic indicators point to resilience in GDP growth and inflation management, firms and households are still grappling with weak growth, heavy debt burdens, credit constraints and persistent unemployment.

Public trust in the economic path remains low, posing a major political risk as the campaign heats up, a position I personally witnessed while in Nairobi on Tuesday this week.

Kenyas economy is expected to increase within a range of around 4.9 per cent to 5.2 per cent in 2026, indicating a little rebound after a period of weaker...