When Bloggers Become Political Mercenaries, the Public Pays the Price
Election
Originally published by Hivileo — Read the original article →
Election process
Kenya is witnessing a troubling culture in which some financially vulnerable bloggers sell their influence on political interests.
For a few shillings, they manufacture popularity, sanitize questionable leadership and mislead voters while ordinary Kenyans struggle with unemployment, poverty, expensive healthcare and the rising cost of living.
Even more disturbing, some leaders promote grandiose government projects without demonstrating their public value.
