What effect has ethnicity had on Kenyas economic development?
Shamsiya: Development depends on leadership – the relationship between the governor and the governed. If this relationship is based on ethnicity, development is compromised. If allocation of resources for instance – development of infrastructure is done along ethnic lines an opposed to the needs of the people, it translates to other areas missing needed funds to meet their need. If the leadership of a country is based on the language one speaks instead of merit, no matter how good the policies are – implementation will be lopsided. The allocation, distribution and access of resources on ethnic lines has led to neglect of some parts of the country that would otherwise be in a better economic position. The levels of poverty continue to go up with the gap between the rich and the poor growing every day. Ochieng: In Kenya, the colonial government responded to heightened local agitation for political power by establishing systems to bring on board diverse groups. Regional leaders, sagging u
