Kenyans' fear money is replacing merit ahead of 2027 General Election
For millions of Kenyans preparing for the 2027General Election, the power of the ballot is increasingly being overshadowed by the power of the purse...
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Kenyans increasingly fear that money, rather than merit, will decide the outcome of the upcoming 2027 General Election, according to a nationwide survey by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK).
- 94 percent of Kenyans believe money significantly influences election results, with 91 percent of young people citing financial power as the biggest determinant of electoral success.
- The NCCK warns that elections are becoming commercialized, with wealthy financiers expecting political favours in return for their investments.
- The survey also highlights that economic hardships, with voters targeted by cash handouts of between Sh200 and Sh500, fuel vote buying, and that political donations are compromising the independence of churches.
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