NAIROBI, March 18 -- EXTERNAL disruptions can lead to economic decline at certain points in a nations history. Additionally, there are cases where decline is self inflicted—gradual, painful and alarmingly normalised.

Currently, many Kenyan observers argue that Kenya is at risk of falling into the second category.

The claim that Kenya is self-destructing may seem exaggerated or harsh. But, the provocative language hides a deeper political-economic reality: a mix of debt reliance, policy inconsistency, growing social unrest, governance failures, and institutional complacency is gradually weakening one of Africas most vibrant economies.

An intense debate has been ignited by a viral presentation circulating on social media platforms ...