Majority of politicians are dishonest, survey shows

Kenyans in political rally. (Photo: Courtesy)

A majority of Kenyans do not find the connection between choice of leaders and issues affecting them, a new survey shows. An overwhelming 88.3 per cent of Kenyans do not find the connection between elections and issues, according to the research dubbed “Election Agenda, 2017 and Beyond: Election Issuefication” by the Jesuit Hakimani Centre.

Only 9.7 per cent think political party manifestos have a meaning and are documents that can be used to track performance of political leadership. The report shows people between 50 and 59 years are more skeptical on accountability of political leaders.