Pre-poll jitters reflect Kenya's economic glasshouse

Kenyans in Voi watch President Uhuru Kenyatta officially open the train station. PHOTO FILE | NMG

Researchers from global banking institutions have expressed concern that the pre-election splurging spree and heavy infrastructure spending to win over voters will damage Kenya’s economic growth prospects.

About 19 million registered voters go to the polls on August 8 to elect new leaders against a backdrop of economic challenges.