Kenya: How Electoral Violence Continues to Disrupt Kenyan Businesses

Kenya's history of electoral violence has led to significant economic disruptions, with businesses facing heavy losses during political tensions. Traders like Brian Mwende, a clothing vendor in Nairobi, have experienced repeated looting, forcing them to rebuild without compensation. Recent protests against the Finance Bill 2024 resulted in business losses of approximately Sh6 billion within days, severely impacting trade in sensitive sectors like transport and hospitality.