
← Corporate Cocktail Africa21 nov 2025 · 27 min
How Kenyans Experience the Economy: The Pain Behind Ruto’s ‘Bottoms Up’ Agenda
How Kenyans Experience the Economy: The Pain Behind Ruto’s ‘Bottoms Up’ Agenda
<p>Kenya’s economic reality is far more complex than government headlines suggest. Despite President Ruto’s <em>Bottoms Up</em> economic agenda, many Kenyans are grappling with weak demand, slow job creation, high debt, and corruption. Gen Z took to the streets in mass protests in June 2024, highlighting frustrations with rising costs, limited opportunities, and the disconnect between official growth numbers and everyday life. </p><p>On today’s episode of <em>Corporate Cocktail Africa</em>, Ondiro Oganga chats with CGTN Business Anchor Ramah Nyang to explore the illusion of a good economy and the real challenges facing citizens across Kenya.</p><p><br></p><p></p>