Kenyans upbeat on 2013 economy, jobs

THE economy, politics and employment opportunities will improve in the New Year, Kenyans believe. According to a poll by Ipsos Synovate this month, 65 per cent of Kenyans are optimistic that the economy will improve in 2013. Only 17 per cent said it would worsen, 9 per cent said it would be the same as in 2012 while another 9 per cent said they do not know. Optimism about next year's economic conditions increased by 38 per cent. The percentage of those who expect the economic conditions in 2013 to be better stands at 59 per cent compared to 21 per cent who felt that 2012 would be better...