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Urging voters to take campaign money is immoral, Mr Gachagua

Former Deputy President and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua after his arrival in the country from the US, on August 21, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Opportunism. This word aptly describes Kenyan politics. It does not matter whether one is in opposition or government; everyone is angling for “an opportunity.” Clearly, the transactional politics we are used to in Kenya is advancing to new heights.

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