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Why Kenyans must reject 'money talks' and embrace 'character talks'

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President Ruto and CS for Energy and Petroleum James Opiyo Wandayi during his homecoming in Sidindi. [Michael Mute, Standard]

Kenya has some of the most gifted political mercenaries. They can passionately switch to any political side - just give them money.

The fact that today they are vowing to die for a principle should not deceive you. You may see them dripping with sweat the following day, shouting themselves hoarse in favor of the very things they opposed the previous day.

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