SHIF Kenyans are hoping for economic turnaround, jobs, good governance, and better access to healthcare as they usher in the New Year.

Those who spoke to The Standard reflected on the year gone by, sharing their aspirations for a prosperous 2025.

Josiah Ogada, a businessman based in Kakamega town, wants President William Ruto to stabilise the economy by creating more job opportunities through industrialisation and favourable taxes for the growth of businesses. "We all know 2024 has been a year characterised by many unfortunate events, but I have hopes for 2025.

I expect the government to revive the economy, and create job opportunities through industrialisation so that our youth can get jobs.