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  " As Kenya heads to 2027 elections, Hon. Steve Okongo Ario challenges voters to abandon political handouts for real empowerment." Hon. Steve Ario and Mama Ida Odinga As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 General Election, the debate around political handouts in Kenya has once again taken center stage. The country’s political culture has long been shaped by money politics, where electoral success often depends more on financial inducements than on genuine development agendas. This entrenched system has now drawn sharp criticism from Hon. Steve Okongo Ario, a 2027 Rongo Member of Parliament aspirant currently based in Rochester City, USA. Facebook's post  shared on 20 November 2025, Hon. Ario warned Kenyans both locally and in the diaspora to reject political handouts and demand empowerment-driven leadership. Why Political Handouts Still Dominate Kenyan Politics? In Kenya’s political landscape, voters have grown accustomed to short-term benefits offered during campaign seaso...

  “ Discover how the late Hon. Dalmas Otieno Anyango’s withdrawal from the 2018 Migori senatorial by-election and his acceptance of a government appointment altered his political trajectory and ultimately influenced the 2022 Migori gubernatorial race, paving the way for Dr. Ochilo Ayacko’s landslide victory.” The late Hon. Dalmas Otieno Anyango was one of the key contenders in the 2022 Migori gubernatorial race, competing against Dr. Ochilo Ayacko and other strong candidates. However, political analysts argue that a crucial decision he made in 2018 significantly weakened his chances long before the campaigns officially began. This decision would later determine who would eventually become the Governor of Migori County. The 2018 Turning Point: Withdrawing from the Migori Senatorial By-Election In 2018, the Hon. Dalmas Otieno made the controversial choice to withdraw from the Migori senatorial by-election in favor of Dr. Ochilo Ayacko. In return, he received a prestigious government ...

  In Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), a technical trainer’s main goal is to transfer practical skills that make trainees job-ready. This process relies on assessing learners against specific performance criteria (PC). Summary:  Performance Criteria (PC) in Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) are measurable standards used by trainers to assess a trainee’s skills, knowledge, and attitudes against workplace expectations. PCs are derived from course elements in the Occupational Standard (OS) and are weighted to ensure fair, job-relevant evaluations of trainee competence. What are Performance Criteria (PCs)? Performance criteria are the measurable standards, benchmarks, or metrics used to evaluate how well a trainee performs a task. In CBET, they guide trainers in determining competency levels and ensuring that trainees meet industry standards. Therefore, by utilizing PCs effectively, a technical trainer can align instruction with job market expectations...