Shun Political Handouts: Hon. Steve Okongo Ario Issues Warning to Kenyans Ahead of 2027 Elections
" 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...