Who benefits from campaign goodies?

Henry Karuti a miraa farmer and trader at Muringene market in Meru on July 12, 2016. From Sh1bn set apart for miraa farmers to maize and fertiliser subsidies, the real beneficiaries are unknown FILE PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL

With piles of campaign goodies valued at billions of shillings falling fast as election draws closer, questions are now emerging on whether the gifts add value to their target beneficiaries and more so, whether the intended people actually get them in the first place.

The favours ranging from subsidies, debt waivers and stimulant packages have largely been dished out in the past one year as the ruling coalition seeks to woo voters for a second term.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.