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Leaders can be re-elected for the work done rather than drama

Ballot boxes. [Daniel Chege, Standard]

For far too long, Kenyan politics has been weighed down by empty rhetoric, endless name-calling, and lofty promises that rarely translate into tangible change.

Election seasons are often marked by beautifully crafted manifestos, powerful slogans and emotional appeals meant to excite the electorate.

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