Why is Kenya experiencing continued poverty, inequality, and unemployment when statistics report that it is becoming a middle-income country with a steadily growing economy? Thomas Kibua addresses the economic stagnation as evidenced by an unhappy citizenry shrouded in hopelessness. He points to endemic corruption, international meddling, inappropriate domestic power structures, and desperation among citizens as key drivers of the status quo and calls on lawmakers and citizens alike for transformational reform. To avoid becoming a failed state, Kenya must overhaul its economic governance and management systems to ensure equitable ownership of resources, fairness and justice in resource distribution. Kenya also needs an engaged public that elects truly honest leaders with a vision of the country as one where everyone thrives.