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Why Kenyans must shove aside so-called political scavengers

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Residents of Shianda in Mumias East follow proceedings of a political rally ahead of the 2022 General Election. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

In her rather intriguing autobiography; "The Cry of the Kalahari", Delia Owens, proclaims that, "for a scavenger, patience is the key to the pantry."

Equally so, for the ilk of politicians given to the pathological pursuit for visibility, any crowd pulling event is key to self-congratulation.

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