Views:834 | By: Alice Do you know the power of your vote? Did you know your vote has the potential to either turn this country into heaven or destroy it and bring it to its knees?

Yes, the one vote you have in your hands is extremely potent and, if not used carefully, might prove to be a lethal weapon.

However, a section of Kenyans is unaware of their influence on the country’s economic development.

According to a sizeable population interviewed for this article while conducting the country’s opinion polls prior to the general election, A significant portion of Kenyans brazenly stated they would not vote, while another group claimed they were unsure of their intentions.

Sadly, the majority don’t care if they choose competent or ineffective leaders, since either way they will still vote. And guess what, your vote can contribute to fuel economic unrest.

And since economic instability fosters an environment where economic assets lose value and investment is hampered or stopped, it has a number of negative effects on the general welfare of people and nations.

This may result in job loss, a downturn in the economy, or, in the worst scenarios, a collapse of society.

Political issues can affect a business by altering the market environment and make it more or less friendly .

Conclusion .

Governments have a great deal of power over businesses and many times, there is not much that businesses can do about it. So make an informed decision and vote wisely.