At an individual level, how do you shield yourself from this? Considering the investment environment is at its riskiest; interest rate capping is making fixed securities unattractive; forex is also on a tight rope... What is one left to do?

I said fixed to mean TBills and bonds, fixed deposits... All offering low yields... sub 10%

Tbills not Bonds....

http://kenyanwallstreet.com/imf-says-rate-cap-bill-will-adversely-affect-kenyas-economy

However, the IMF team was concerned that the recent amendments to the Banking Act that set limits on deposit and lending rates are likely to have an adverse impact on Kenya’s economy. From their experience in other markets, such interest rate controls have been ineffective and gave rise to unintended negative consequences including reduced access to financing for the SMEs and an increase in informal lending at much higher interest rates.

“Interest rate limits could also reverse the remarkable increase in financial inclusion that has benefited a large proportion of Kenya’s population. These adverse effects could lead to lower economic growth and undermine efforts to reduce poverty. In addition, interest rates limits undermine the effectiveness of monetary policy aimed at ensuring price stability and supporting sustainable economic growth.” noted the IMF team.

Wazito kama wewe!!!!
Yet a potential gain of 10K is keeping you excited and making you sleepless!