The danger of monetising elections

Wafula Chebukati

IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group

This past week I had the opportunity to visit several constituencies and hold discussions with several friends. The consensus is that both the electorate and the politicians focus more on handouts as opposed to engagements on why certain candidates should be elected to office.

What shocked me was the unanimity and callousness with which the dishing of money continues is accepted. The practice is widespread nationwide.

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