According to a spot check in Nairobi, many businesses were yet to reopen, with those that had resumed operations recording a low number of customers amid anxiety as national attention turned to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) which is set to announce the outcome of Tuesday’s presidential election.
Unlike normal days when there is a flurry of activity, for the last six days, streets have been less congested and there are no traffic jams as residents prefer to stay away from the busy Central Business District.
Some business operators have expressed their disappointment as many of the businesses have deteriorated since the voting exercise took place.
They claimed the tallying of the election results was also taking too long hence affecting their business as customers preferred to stay in their homes as they await the announcement by the Independent Electoral Commission.
Earlier, business owners and executives had expressed confidence in political stability at an average index of 61 points compared to previous election year.
