Kenya's economy in 1988 was deteriorating significantly. Inflation was high, agricultural productivity was declining, and government budget deficits persisted. The economic crisis created public discontent that combined with electoral fraud outrage to fuel opposition. Economic decline under one-party rule was becoming apparent, contributing to the eventual challenge to the one-party system.
See Also
- Kenya Economy 1980s
- 1988 Election
- Inflation Kenya
- Kenya Economic Crisis
- Daniel arap Moi
- Kenya Economic Policy
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.