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Think twice before voting for your MP to become governor

Parliament Buildings, Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Do you know that your vote could actually elevate your candidate to incompetence? Here is how it works.

The Peter Principle by Lawrence Peter states that people get promotions until they reach a point at which if promoted further they become incompetent. For instance, our Harambee Stars coach might win the Africa Cup of Nations.

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