This archive report was first published on 27 December 2019.
December 27, 2019
It's been a tough year for many Kenyans, marked by terrorist attacks, economic struggles, and corruption scandals.
From the DusitD2 Hotel attack to the devastating effects of hunger, floods, and corruption, it seemed like one calamity after another.
However, there were moments of hope, like Eliud Kipchoge's historic 'moon landing' in Vienna, which brought the nation together.
Despite government officials' reluctance to reveal the economy's true state, economists warned of impending doom, and the consequences were dire: small businesses closed, workers lost their jobs, and families struggled to make ends meet.
But while some Kenyans suffered, others seemed to thrive, engaging in corrupt practices and exploiting the system for personal gain.
As the year drew to a close, President Uhuru Kenyatta's administration faced increased scrutiny, with investigative authorities cracking down on those accused of corruption.
As we enter 2020, Kenyans are left with many unanswered questions: when will the Galana-Kulalu food security project return its funds, who ate the Arror and Kimwarer dam cash, and how can President Kenyatta be helped to see the suffering of his people?
