NAIROBI, Feb. 27 -- POLITICAL tensions and very strong words from former leaders are already rising as Kenya prepares for the 2027 elections. What seems to be a typical political discussion often appears at public gatherings, in church forums and in the media, indicating that things are tough on the ground.

What isnt covered in detail, though, is how the opinions of past leaders who held the top government positions may affect the nations economy, directly or indirectly.

What Kenya needs to understand is that the modern economy is fuelled by confidence, expectations and policy predictability in addition to production numbers and tax receipts.

As a beneficiary of the Kenyan education system, I find that statements by powerful political ...