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July 3, 2026
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Season of dishing out dubious cash in voter buying spree as polls loom

Season of dishing out dubious cash in voter buying spree as polls loom

Politicians are openly asking thousands of Kenyans attending their meetings to line up and receive handouts ranging from Sh200 to Sh1,000 each...

✨ Key Highlights

As Kenya approaches elections, politicians are reportedly engaging in a widespread "voter buying spree" despite ongoing political violence. Large, untraceable sums of money are surfacing through various means, including rallies, church donations, and community fundraisers.

  • Nyriari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda was recently observed giving cash handouts to constituents during a political rally.
  • Politicians are exhibiting "financial generosity" through lavish spending and community fundraising events.
  • The source of these huge sums of money remains unknown, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

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