Matiang’i warns up to 40% of elected leaders in 2027 could be ‘wash-wash’ dealers

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Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i has warned that Kenya risks electing criminals and suspected “wash-wash” dealers into public office, alleging that illicit money could increasingly influence the 2027 General Election. Matiang’i said the country could end up with as many as 40 per cent of holders of elective office being established “wash-wash” dealers if stronger […]

Reporting originally appeared via People Daily. Read the full source for additional context.