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The rise of political sycophancy

Tiaty Mp William Kamket escorted by DCI officers at Rift Valley Regional Criminal Investigations offices in Nakuru on February 8,2024 .[Kipsang Joseph,Standard]

The country is seeing a growing list of individuals unapologetically defending the Kenya Kwanza Government, despite swearing an oath to defend the Constitution and the people.

Many of these figures are legislators. Others are former staunch critics of the government who once stood against unpopular policies.

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