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June 7, 2025
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Big man syndrome: Why leaders are compelled to 'work with President'

Big man syndrome: Why leaders are compelled to 'work with President'

A meeting between President William Ruto and Siaya Governor James Orengo yielded pledges for multi-billion-shilling investments..

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A recent meeting at State House, Nairobi, between President William Ruto and Siaya Governor James Orengo resulted in commitments for multi-billion-shilling investments, highlighting the entrenched political patronage in Kenya.

  • Investment pledges were made amounting to **multi-billion-shilling** projects.
  • The meeting involved key political figures, including Senator Oburu Oginga.
  • This situation underscores the issue of **marginalisation** faced by regions whose leaders oppose the president, contrasting with regions allied to the incumbent benefiting from state resources.

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Political Patronage and Leadership Dynamics in Kenya

Discussion on 'big man syndrome' and how patronage influences resource allocation among leaders, including insights from a State House meeting.

Big man syndrome: Patronage has been the formula for resource allocation
Big man syndrome: Patronage has been the formula for resource allocation

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Patronage has been the formula for resource allocation
Patronage has been the formula for resource allocation

Standard Politics

Inside State House meeting where Western leaders threatened to walk out of Ruto gov't
Inside State House meeting where Western leaders threatened to walk out of Ruto gov't

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