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Kenyans losing confidence in the government amid rising cost of living

First Lady Rachel Ruto, President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Dorcas Rigathi.

From left: First Lady Rachel Ruto, President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Dorcas Rigathi pray at the Moi International Sports Center Kasarani in Nairobi on September 13, 2022, during the inauguration ceremony. While asking for God’s intervention is good, there is a need for quick and smart decisions to fix the ailing economy, which, if not checked, will soon see it onto its deathbed

Photo credit:  Tony Karumba | AFP

Ailing economy • With the cost of living rising daily, Kenyans are losing confidence in the government, says Cyrus Njuguna. “Are prayers what the country really needs to solve its pressing problems? While asking for God’s intervention is good, there is a need for quick and smart decisions to fix the ailing economy, which, if not checked, will soon see it onto its deathbed.” His contact is [email protected].

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