Mheshimiwa, here’s what your voter looks like

A political rally in Kibera. Among the issues voters want elected leaders to address are poverty, access to quality services and opportunities that support economic growth. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Politics is a game of numbers, and with about six months to the August 9 General Election, the magic number for those gunning for the presidency is “50 per cent plus one vote”. That means the winning candidate will need the support of slightly over half of the 22 million registered voters.