Protests that originated in Kenya have spread to neighbouring Uganda and as far afield as Nigeria. The common theme of a weak economic backdrop, endemic corruption and fiscal fears means the region is ripe for further unrest. Growth is likely to see a limited impact if disruption from protests is short lived. But the legacy for countries’ public finances could be more negative and worsen medium-term sovereign default concerns.
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