A new poll by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) reveals that 74 percent of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, citing economic hardship and rising living costs.

• 74% of Kenyans surveyed feel the country is on the wrong track.
• The survey was conducted nationwide among 2,013 adults between May 2 and May 11, 2026.
• Key concerns fueling dissatisfaction include the cost of living (44% mentioning inflation, high prices, and taxation) and unemployment (47% citing unemployment, poverty, and hunger).