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Peculiar voting habits have put Kenyans in their current mess

A woman displays money in Sh200 notes that she alleged to have been used to bribe voters during the 2019 Kibra By-election. [File, Standard]

Some years ago, Kenyans’ habits were described as peculiar and they were offended though they knew they were and are worse than that. Over the years, they have continuously proven their habits are peculiar especially where and when elections, politics and definitely politicians are involved.  

On Thursday, during the by-elections for less than ten parliamentary and county assembly seats, Kenyans proved that they indeed have deplorable habits. That will not change soon because Kenyans abhor change and love their vicious cycle of bad mannerisms.

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