You will not believe who financed waiguru's campaign

 Who is financing Anne Waiguru's political campaign? Some might say it's obvious—she's made a lot of money from various business ventures. However, politics doesn’t work that simply. Those who have been in politics long enough know that you rarely fund your own campaign out of your own pocket. Doing so can lead to disaster, often resulting in bankruptcy. In Kenya, campaigns are typically financed by various interests—people or organizations that benefit from the candidate’s success.

This is especially true for gubernatorial candidates, as the governor controls significant resources, such as county tenders and government contracts. Counties are full of money, and it’s unrealistic to expect someone running for governor, with a serious chance of winning, to fund their own campaign. This is where the situation becomes more interesting in the case of Waiguru, especially with her competitor, Martha Karua, in the race. Many political power brokers don't favor Karua because she is seen as too upright and uncorrupt. Karua has never been involved in any corruption scandals, making her a less attractive candidate for those who want access to lucrative government contracts. Waiguru, on the other hand, fits their profile better.

Now, back to Waiguru's campaign: while Martha Karua's campaign seems underfunded, Waiguru is pouring serious money into hers. She has big trucks, loud music, t-shirts being distributed, posters everywhere—all signs of substantial financial backing. A rough calculation suggests that significant sums are being invested in her campaign, but the question remains: where is this money coming from?

This is a sensitive topic that can't be fully discussed here, but naturally, those in the know are part of a certain network. Politicians in Kenya often get support from hidden, powerful sources, and this is true not just for Waiguru, but across the political spectrum in the country. The sad reality is that voters are often the biggest losers. While large political interests fund these campaigns to secure their own agendas, the residents of the counties or constituencies are left with empty promises and unfulfilled visions once the candidates are elected.

This kind of political manipulation isn't limited to Kenya. In many countries, including the US, political campaigns are financed by large, often vague, interests. For example, oil companies often fund presidential campaigns in exchange for favorable policies. This is how politics works—funding drives policies, and candidates tailor their platforms to attract financial backers. Unfortunately, the average voter is often left in the dark about these deals, and once the elections are over, the promises made during campaigns are rarely fulfilled.

In conclusion, the true cost of politics in Kenya—and in many places around the world—is often borne by the citizens who expect change, only to be left with the bitter reality of broken promises.