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Spending on grandiose events amidst biting cost of living; Ruto's administration must cut down

President William Ruto. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Kenya's political arena is no stranger to spectacle. From opulent campaign launches to grandiose rallies, politicians spare no expense in their quest for visibility and power.

Lately, however, the political class seems to have kicked things up a notch higher. The ubiquitous use of A-frame tents for political gatherings has turned into a near-daily spectacle across the country.

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