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Protestors block the Nairobi Namanga road at kitengela town during the fuel hike demonstrations.[Peterson Githaiga,Standard]
Many Kenyans worked from home last Monday. Working from home became standard during COVID-19. Many companies were surprised by the rise in productivity, good evidence that freedom is a catalyst for entrepreneurship.
Oversupervision reduces productivity and innovation in both public and private sectors. The vast majority of Kenyans, the so-called frontline workers, reported to work. But in the late afternoon, roads became impassable.
Taxis charged a premium, more than what the apps indicated. Many “good Samaritans”, including schoolchildren, offered information on “hot spots” for a fee. Rent-seeking or nepotism has devolved that much?
