Kalonzo Claims Election Financiers Are Holding the Government Hostage.

Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, the leader of the Wiper party, has expressed his concerns regarding what he sees as an excessive influence of political financiers on the government.

Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka,Wiper Leader
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During a multi-sectoral consultative workshop on electoral law reform agenda held in Nakuru on Wednesday, Musyoka highlighted the negative consequences of individuals who financially supported the 2022 elections on the effective governance of the state. He called for much-needed reforms in this regard.


Musyoka pointed out, "Due to the power of money, government officials often find themselves in a revolving door where those who financed election campaigns receive government contracts and are appointed to lucrative positions that they may not be qualified for."


The co-principal of the opposition Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance went further to suggest that the current government is effectively held hostage by those who provided financial support during the election campaigns, leading to a lack of inclusivity in public affairs.


"We can feel the effects of this politics of exclusion. Campaign financiers ensure that their interests are given priority in government decision-making, legislative matters, and policy formulation," Musyoka emphasized.


He called for comprehensive reforms aimed at creating a level playing field for all citizens and stressed the importance of effective management of campaign financing to prevent undue influence over government officials.


Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who presided over the workshop, echoed Musyoka's concerns and emphasized the urgency of electoral reforms.


"Considering the dynamic nature of Kenya's political and socio-economic landscape, it is imperative that discussions on electoral law reforms commence immediately, with the necessary legislation enacted at least 12 months before the 2027 elections," Mudavadi asserted.


He also noted that during the 2017-2022 period, essential legislative agendas were not given due consideration, which could have created a more favorable environment for elections. Therefore, Mudavadi called for the swift implementation of legislative proposals, including those related to campaign financing, elections management, and boundary delimitation, to expedite necessary actions.

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