East Africa private sector keeps close eye on Kenya elections

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Trucks at Kikopey, Gilgil, in Kenya's Rift Valley along the Northern Corridor. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The East African private sector is asking Kenya to conduct peaceful elections on August 9 to ensure the movement of goods on the Northern Corridor.

“Our expectation is a smooth transition and fairness in the electoral process with no disruption to economic activities and avoid a repeat of what happened in 2007,” said John Kalisa, CEO of the East African Business Council.