As Kenyans bemusedly endure this administration’s penchant for costly foreign travel and local development tours in a tough economic environment, it is not surprising that the 2027 election agenda is already framing itself in our politics and in our households.  Yes, the macro-economy has stabilised, but where are the jobs that dignify our lives, put money in our pockets, and place food on our tables? 

The irony in these development tours is their attendance by people not at work, or diverted away from their daily work.  It used to be a simple question - why would you attend a public rally on a working day?  It is now a more difficult question – why wouldn’t you attend this rally to express your views? About jobs?