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Irony of the disconnect between electorate and its leadership

President William Ruto addressing the crowd in Rongo town, Migori County on May 5, 2025. [Anne Atieno, Standard]

It is not in doubt that Kenyans vote for the most popular leaders during elections. Driven by love and passion, that the voters wake up as early as 3am to queue and brace for cold to cast their vote to their favourite representative.

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