Senior Kenyan politicians have increasingly been seen launching community projects such as latrines, transformers, food donations, and water tanks, presenting these as significant national achievements resulting from their efforts. However, these initiatives are the bare minimum and should not even be touted at the national level.
These leaders often travel across the country in long convoys of luxury vehicles to inaugurate such projects, disregarding the financial implications, especially since public funds are used to finance these activities.
This tactic is particularly disheartening, as it prioritizes optics over substance and fails to address systemic issues. In fact, it exacerbates public expenditure during these challenging economic times.
Kenya is currently grappling with serious problems affecting healthcare, physical security, food security, energy, transparency, accountability, and justice. Yet, instead of tackling these pressing issues, politicians focus on emotional appeals in preparation for the next election.
Elected leaders must realize that while optics politics may sway half of the population, a growing number of voters are becoming more discerning. To earn genuine loyalty, politicians must address systemic issues and work towards long-term solutions.
It is time to move beyond superficial gestures and focus on meaningful, sustainable change that benefits all Kenyans.
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