A recent Infotrak survey, released on September 25, 2025, reveals that a significant majority—57%—of Kenyans feel the country is heading in the wrong direction.
The primary reasons cited by respondents paint a clear picture of public dissatisfaction, overwhelmingly centered on economic hardship.
The high cost of living is the most pressing concern by a large margin, with 66% of those surveyed pointing to it as a top reason.
This is followed by unemployment at 30%. Other major issues include poor governance and the perception that the Social Health Insurance Fund/Social Health Authority (SHIF/SHA) is not working, both tied at 15%.
Rampant corruption in the country is also a significant factor, registering at 14%.
Rounding out the top concerns are ongoing challenges in the education sector (11%), poverty (8%), extra-judicial killings (7%), poor infrastructure (6%), and a lack of national cohesion (5%).
These figures underscore the urgent need for addressing economic and governance issues to restore public confidence.
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