The folly of leaders who claim credit for government projects

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The rampant normalisation of wickedness in our societal and political fabric has led to a troubling blurring of lines. In Kenya, the boundary between government-funded projects and personal political aggrandisement is increasingly obscured. This phenomenon is not just a matter of ethical concern; it strikes at the very heart of our democratic ethos. Government projects, by their very definition, are endeavours funded by taxpayers' money and intended for public welfare. These initiatives should not be mistaken for the personal feats of the individuals within the system who are merely executing their constitutional obligations.

Examples of this illusion of benevolence are rampant. Consider, for instance, a politician inaugurating a public hospital, claiming it as a personal achievement, while in reality, it is a project funded by the government and planned years before their tenure. The example highlights the ongoing problem where the collective effort and resources of the nation are overshadowed by individual political narratives.