SAM'S SENSE: Money for the vote
This opinion piece critiques the transactional nature of Kenyan politics, where voters are increasingly paid to attend rallies. The author argues that this practice undermines democratic integrity and reflects a decline in civic pride.
Why it matters
It highlights systemic issues regarding political corruption and the erosion of grassroots political engagement in Kenya.
It's just about 13 months to the General Election, when millions of voters will troop to the polling stations to decide who will define their destiny for the following five years.
The article takes a critical stance on political class behavior and social inequality, which is a common feature of reform-oriented political commentary.
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