My name is Samuel Mwangi, and I had always considered myself an idealistic person. Growing up in Kiambu, I believed that politics was about serving the people, improving communities, and making lives better. After university, I decided to get involved in local politics in Nairobi, hoping to make a difference in my constituency. I joined a youth leadership group, met other enthusiastic young leaders, and thought I was entering a world where merit, hard work, and honesty would lead to positive change.
At first, things seemed promising. I worked closely with Aisha Omar, a committed activist from Mombasa, and Joseph Kamau, a strategist from Kiambu, to organize community forums, clean-up drives, and awareness campaigns. The people responded positively, and I felt a sense of purpose. But soon, I began noticing subtle undercurrents—decisions being influenced by hidden agendas, funding being misallocated, and people taking credit for others’ work. I assumed it was minor politics, the kind you expect in large organizations. I had no idea how deep the corruption went.…CONTINUE READING
