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WANJAWA: Seven shades of political stupidity that overshadow democracy

The difference between politicians is simple: the stupid think politics is about power, the wise know it's about service

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by EDWIN WANJAWA

News31 August 2025 - 06:40
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Kenya has never lacked clever politicians. Clever at rigging party primaries, clever at inventing new taxes, clever at turning funerals into campaign rallies.

What we lack, consistently, is wisdom. Our political class has perfected the art of appearing intelligent on TV while governing with staggering foolishness on the ground.

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