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Go through promises with a very fine tooth-comb ahead of August poll

Nothing will be left to chance.

Kenya’s 2017 General Election is around the corner. A beehive of activity by current and new politicians is in the offing. All possible strategies will be employed in seeking support and votes from the electorate. The most known, tried, tested and yielding of the Ancient schemes will certainly take precedence.

Its mantra is simple: “make believe”. In this era: manna will fall from heaven, perhaps stay longer until everyone has gathered enough, nightfall might be eradicated from the cosmic pattern, harsh climatic conditions such as drought might be banned forthwith, earth will be made a temporary heaven and cures for social ills such as poverty and unemployment unveiled.

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