Kenya's economy in 1983 was deteriorating. Inflation was rising, agricultural productivity was declining, and the government faced budget deficits. Coffee prices were declining, reducing export revenues. The economy provided a difficult context for campaigning, but the government's control of campaign messaging prevented open discussion of economic problems. The economic crisis would deepen in subsequent years.
See Also
- Kenya Economy 1980s
- 1983 Election
- Inflation Kenya
- Coffee Production Kenya
- Kenya Economic Policy
- Daniel arap Moi
Sources
- Killick, Tony. "A Reaction Too Far: Economic Theory and the Role of the State." London School of Economics, 1989.
- Widner, Jennifer. The Rise of a Party-State in Kenya. University of California Press, 1992.
- Bigsten, Arne. "Income Distribution and Development." World Bank Economic Review, 1983.