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Kenya's election hustle

The enterprising young Kenyans making money from a political scramble for power

Kenyan politicians are spending millions of dollars on campaigns to win lucrative political office in August's crucial elections. With 75 percent of Kenyans under the age of 35, securing the youth vote will be key. But amid a youth unemployment crisis, many have grown disillusioned about the chance for real change. Dickens Olewe travels to Nairobi to meet the young Kenyans who instead see the election campaign as a new business opportunity, a new "hustle" to extract cash from competing candidates.

Photo: Supporters gather at Kenyan election rally. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Thu 23 Jun 2022 19:06GMT

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  • Thu 23 Jun 2022 01:32GMT
  • Thu 23 Jun 2022 08:06GMT
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