Direction the country is headed and the reasons behind its right and wrong paths
A smaller proportion mentioned effective county leadership (13 per cent), affordable living (6 per cent), SHIF/SHA (6 per cent), improved education (5 per cent), better infrastructure (5 per cent), and devolution (4 per cent).
According to an Infotrak survey, peace and stability emerged as the top reasons for optimism, cited by 41 per cent of respondents. Another 37 per cent credited improved government performance, while 28 per cent pointed to a stabilising economy.
A smaller proportion mentioned effective county leadership (13 per cent), affordable living (6 per cent), SHIF/SHA (6 per cent), improved education (5 per cent), better infrastructure (5 per cent), and devolution (4 per cent).
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On the other hand, 66 per cent cited the high cost of living as their biggest concern. Unemployment followed at 30 per cent, while 15 per cent raised issues of poor governance, and another 15 per cent expressed dissatisfaction with SHIF/SHA. Corruption (14 per cent) and challenges in education (11 per cent) were also significant concerns.
Additional issues contributing to a negative outlook included poverty (8 per cent), extrajudicial killings (7 per cent), and inadequate infrastructure (6 per cent).
The findings highlight a stark contrast between areas of progress and persistent challenges that continue to affect many citizens.
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