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5 key issues of concern Kenyans wants govt to address as priority – Infotrak
25th September, 2025 04:29 PM
A new survey by Infotrak Research has revealed the top five issues Kenyans want the government to tackle urgently, with the high cost of living emerging as the leading concern nationwide.
According to the findings released on Thursday, September 25, 2025, 40% of respondents ranked the cost of living as their biggest challenge, followed closely by unemployment (36%), issues linked to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF/SHA) at 27%, corruption (25%), and the high cost of education at 21%.
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The data highlights that economic and social welfare challenges dominate public discourse, showing the pressure households are facing across the country.
Rising food prices, fuel costs, and essential expenses continue to strain daily life, with many Kenyans saying government intervention has not eased the situation.
Regional variations also emerged in the survey. While the cost of living remains the top issue nationally, unemployment was cited as the greatest concern in the Nairobi and Coast regions.
This points to growing frustrations among urban and coastal youth, who are struggling to find stable employment opportunities.
Meanwhile, SHIF/SHA-related issues ranked highly in Central, Rift Valley, and Nyanza, where residents expressed fears over losing access to affordable healthcare and clarity in the rollout of the new health programme.
Corruption
The report further shows that corruption remains a persistent problem, with one in four Kenyans (25%) linking poor governance and graft directly to the country’s economic difficulties.
Respondents stressed that unless accountability is enforced, efforts to improve service delivery and ease economic burdens will fall short.
The high cost of education also stood out, with 21% of respondents saying the government must urgently address rising school fees and associated expenses. Parents and guardians are particularly worried that financial strain is threatening children’s access to quality education.
The survey paints a clear picture of a growing welfare crisis, with healthcare, education, and economic survival at the centre of citizens’ demands. The combination of unemployment, corruption, and affordability challenges signals that Kenyans are looking to the government not just for promises, but for concrete solutions that directly improve their livelihoods.
As Infotrak’s findings show, Kenyans expect leaders to prioritise these five pressing concerns if the nation is to regain public confidence and restore hope for a more stable future.
