Martha Karua Hi guys, (Why would anyone spend Ksh. 11 billion to only earn Ksh. 192 million?)

Martha Karua

Hi guys,

Tufanye hesabu tena...Let's count the cost and keep all of us accountable. A recent research suggested that some presidential candidates will spend as much as Ksh. 11 billion shillings each to try and capture the presidency. Now, at around Ksh. 3.2 million a month including allowances, the President of Kenya earns Ksh 38.4 million a year, much more than what President Obama, the German Chancellor and the PM of England earn, and which translates to Ksh. 192 million in a five year term. So in one five year term, the most a president can hope to earn is around Ksh. 192 million, quite a substantial sum by world standards.

My question; why would anyone spend Ksh. 11 billion to only earn Ksh. 192 million? Does this math add up to you dear Kenyans? How would that individual be hoping to recover the remaining Ksh. 10.78 billion to cover their campaign expenses including buying of votes and bribery? The answer is simple! Corruption and impunity! Inflated government tenders to well connected family and friends. These inflated tenders drive the cost of living for all Kenyans sky high, the very reason ordinary Kenyans can barely make ends meet last 49 years! Let's break the cycle of corruption and impunity together. Take a step of faith and SIMAMA NA MAMA NA MIA. Stand with me via Mpesa PayBill number 652012 account name 'Martha Karua'. Say no to being owned by politicians, own your presidency!

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