Odindo's story

Nothing could have adequately prepared me for my debut experience on the campaign trail.

Hours of watching political drama such as Netflix’s acclaimed series ‘House of Cards’ or ABC’s ‘The Good Wife’ came to naught. Keeping up with our national politics from the luxury of my couch is in many ways tantamount to watching fictional political drama.

So when the opportunity to experience firsthand what election campaigning in Kenya entails came knocking, I grabbed the chance, gathered my bags and joined a parliamentary candidate on his final three-week vote hunt in Siaya County.