Category: Politics
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Will Food Prices Rise in Kenya?
Food prices are one of the clearest ways people experience the economy. Inflation figures can feel abstract until the price of maize flour, cooking oil, vegetables, or sugar changes. Then the numbers become real. Households notice immediately, businesses adjust budgets, and conversations at local markets often sound a bit different. It doesn’t take long. So,…
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Could Ruto Win the 2027 Election?
Kenya’s next general election remains some distance away, but discussion around the 2027 presidential race has already begun. That isn’t particularly unusual. Kenyan politics tends to operate on long timelines, where alliances, defections, and campaign positioning begin years before voters actually cast their ballots. One question appears repeatedly: Could President William Ruto win re-election in…
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Top Predictions This Week: Kenya Forecast Roundup
Kenya rarely has a quiet week. Fuel prices move, the shilling reacts to global markets, football fans argue about matches that haven’t happened yet, and politicians begin positioning themselves for events still months away. Most forecasts turn out partly right and partly wrong. That’s normal. The interesting part is understanding why a forecast exists in…
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Will the Kenyan Shilling Recover? A Look at the KES USD Forecast
The Kenyan shilling has had an interesting few years. Not long ago, almost every conversation about the currency centered on weakness. Importers worried about rising costs. Travelers complained that foreign currency had become expensive. Businesses with dollar-denominated loans were under pressure. Then things shifted. The shilling strengthened more than many people expected, and suddenly the…
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