By Overview of the development-politics link in Kenya
The recurring election-season pattern
Development as a Political Weapon
Why development projects are initiated close to elections
The illusion of generosity: framing services as political gifts
How this tactic manipulates public gratitude and votes
The Voter’s Dilemma
Immediate needs vs. long-term political accountability
How politicians capitalize on desperation and underdevelopment
Voter psychology: choosing tangible short-term gains over policy-based voting
Historical Patterns
Case studies: Kibaki, Uhuru, and Ruto eras
Specific examples of high-profile projects launched or completed during campaign seasons
The Cost to Democracy
How this cycle weakens issue-based politics
The stunted development of a rights-conscious electorate
Dependency politics vs. empowered citizenry
Shifting Trends
How younger voters, social media, and civic education are starting to disrupt this pattern
The rise of voters demanding accountability beyond projects
Call for civic awakening and long-term voter memory
The importance of recognizing development as a right, not a political favor
