Audio By Vocalize Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda spotted issuing cash handouts to his constituents during a rally.[Courtesy] For many years, Kenyan politics has had a complicated relationship with money. From the old days of political rallies where leaders arrived with food and other forms of assistance, to today’s “empowerment” events where cash is handed out before cheering crowds, one thing has remained familiar: Money has often become a language of political connection. As Kenya looks towards the 2027 General Election, perhaps it is time to ask ourselves a difficult question: Have we allowed the handout to become more important…
Author: By Kevin Lomenen
Audio By Vocalize Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda spotted issuing cash handouts to his constituents during a rally.[Courtesy] For many years, Kenyan politics has had a complicated relationship with money. From the old days of political rallies where leaders arrived with food and other forms of assistance, to today’s “empowerment” events where cash is handed out before cheering crowds, one thing has remained familiar: Money has often become a language of political connection. As Kenya looks towards the 2027 General Election, perhaps it is time to ask ourselves a difficult question: Have we allowed the handout to become more important…