When cash politics turns against politicians

Money dished out in campaigns has created conflict, violence and attacks through the use of hired goons. Politicians giving out cash have found themselves in trouble when money runs out...

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The article discusses how the traditional reliance on cash handouts in Kenyan politics is proving to be an ineffective strategy, as demonstrated by the recent Ol Kalou constituency by-election.

The use of huge amounts of cash by candidates does not guarantee votes.
The Ol Kalou constituency by-election serves as a recent example of this trend.
Candidates often use cash to attract crowds and create a perception of popularity, but this tactic is no longer consistently successful.

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