Cash no longer guarantees votes as the electorate rewrite rules

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 Ol Kalou constituency by-election demonstrated that monetary influence is no longer a guaranteed path to victory in Kenyan politics, challenging decades of tradition where cash handouts were a primary campaign tool.

The July 16 by-election served as a crucial indicator of shifting voter behavior.
Candidates and political actors are now re-evaluating traditional campaign strategies.
The article implies that voters are increasingly prioritizing factors beyond financial incentives, potentially hinting at a more informed electorate.

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