Recent by-elections lay bare alarming path country may take toward 2027

Ballot boxes for Mumbuni North ward by-election at Mumbuni Girls in Machakos County, on November 26, 2025.[John Muia, Standard]

Here’s a question. Did we just have “third world” by-elections?  Or rather, “buy-elections”? Here’s another. 616 days, or 88 weeks from today, will our new-fangled “third world to first” ruling regime literally have to buy all of us in 2027 in order to remain in office? Tough questions.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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