Nakuru, Kenya – In a thought-provoking address during a multi-sectoral consultative workshop on electoral law reform, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka raised a red flag about what he perceives as the undue influence wielded by political financiers over the government.
Musyoka, a prominent figure in the Kenyan political landscape, expressed his reservations about the excessive sway that individuals who provided funding for the 2022 elections now hold over the machinery of the state. He argued passionately for a series of reforms to address this issue.
“Money’s influence has created a revolving door scenario, where those who bankrolled election campaigns are granted preferential access to lucrative government contracts and positions that they might not deserve,” Musyoka asserted.
He went further to claim that the current state of the government effectively holds it hostage to the interests of campaign financiers, resulting in a lack of inclusivity in public decision-making.
“We are witnessing a politics of exclusion,” he stated. “Campaign financiers skillfully ensure that their agendas take precedence in government policies, legislation, and overall governance.”
Musyoka’s call for comprehensive reforms echoed through his plea to level the playing field for all citizens, stressing that proper management of campaign financing is essential to safeguard government officials from undue influence.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who presided over the workshop, shared Musyoka’s concerns and underscored the pressing need for electoral reforms to address these issues.
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