When a nation starts importing voters, it stops being a republic

In every functioning democracy, citizenship is sacred. It is the foundational bond between the state and its people, the legal and moral thread that ties a nation together across generations.Citizenship determines who belongs, who votes, who enjoys the protections of the state, and who shapes the future of the republic. It is not a commodity. It is not a campaign tool. It is certainly not something a government can dilute for short-term political advantage.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock 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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Citizenship determines who belongs, who votes, who enjoys the protections of the state, and who shapes the future of the republic. It is not a commodity. It is not a campaign tool. It is certainly not something a government can dilute for short-term political advantage.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock 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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