Nearly three-quarters of Kenyans say country headed in wrong direction, TIFA poll finds
A new TIFA survey shows 74pc of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with taxation, high living costs, unemployment and weak trust in institutions driving public dissatisfaction...
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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).
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