Rather, national priorities outlined in the PRSP should form the basis for government expenditure. It is comforting to note that both the World Bank and the IMF endorsed the paper and strongly indicated that they will make the PRSP the basis of their future support to Kenya. During the NSF, the British high commissioner, Mr Jeffrey James, called on the government and development partners to pay more attention to costcutting issues. The unfavourable business environment prevailing in the country characterised by over-regulation of business and unfair competition was decried. Time and again, the poor and costly physical infrastructure and insecurity were cited as major impediments to growth.
Urban slums are in a pathetic state.
In Kibera, sanitary conditions and lack of clean water are a major problem. Paths are so bad they remain muddy for weeks after rains. The land tenure system is uncertain and physical planning is a shambles. The youth in the area are idle, thanks to the rife unemployment. In fact, video shows in the area open by seven in the morning.