A recent Infotrak End-of-Year Poll reveals that half of Kenyans are experiencing heightened stress due to economic pressures, with one in four reporting mental health challenges directly linked to financial strain.

• 1 in 2 Kenyans report increased stress from economic hardships, and approximately 25 percent state this strain has directly impacted their mental health.
• The survey was conducted among 1,000 respondents across all 47 counties by Infotrak.
• Common coping mechanisms include reduced consumption, increased borrowing, and greater reliance on family and social networks as stress associated with meeting basic needs becomes a defining feature of life for many households in 2025.