Gikaria defends ‘cash-for-ID’ mobilisation, says checks meant for campaign accountability

Kenyan MP David Gikaria is defending his campaign team's practice of collecting National Identity cards from voters, claiming it is a measure to ensure campaign resources reach registered voters. The practice has sparked controversy regarding potential electoral interference.
Listen Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria/FILE NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 7 — Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria has sparked controversy after revealing that he spent Sh1.2 million in a single day in Ol Kalou Constituency while defending the collection of National Identity cards from residents ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election.
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