A recent Infotrak End of Year survey reveals that unemployment and high food prices are the leading challenges for Kenyan households in 2025. This economic hardship is significantly impacting the mental and emotional well-being of the population.

• 26% of respondents cited unemployment as their biggest financial challenge, followed closely by high food prices at 25%.
• The survey by Infotrak highlights that 50% of Kenyans experience increased stress and anxiety due to economic strain.
• Corruption was identified by 31% of respondents as the main driver of the high cost of living, with taxes following at 26%.