Robert Ajwang, popularly known as Money Bior, has officially kicked off his campaign in Kasipul in his attempt to replace slain MP Ong'ondo Were.

Were's death has brought many faces into the limelight who all hope to take up the mantle and lead the constituents of Kasipul.

Bior is among the constituents who have publicly come out to declare an interest in the seat, but as an independent candidate.

Known for his flashy lifestyle, Bior shared a video on his TikTok page handing out notes to residents who had lined up to see him.

The video starts with him addressing a group of young men before asking them to line up so each can get the cash.

Another queue had women, some carrying children who stretched their arms to receive the handouts before walking away.

While this kind of campaign is very popular in most parts of Nyanza, many have criticised it for enabling bad leadership created by 'bought' votes.

"A new dawn for Kasipul begins here. Together, we build, we grow and we lead," he captioned on his TikTok page.

Watch the video below:

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

@12_becks said:

"I hope one day my country people will be delivered from this kind of politics."

@David Jamba said:

"Is that really a new dawn, kuwapatia 100 KShs?"

@Harry Smith said:

"Vitu zingine unafaa kuwachia watu engine. Already ukona pesa, MP sijui unataka ya kazi gani."

@bimmertraveller said:

"Why give cheap cash instead of developing the area."

@Derrick Aseka said:

"Vote bribery ndio unaita new dawn?"

@Eric Kinyua said:

"Let people be cautioned by a leader who is giving money, especially when being recorded by the media. It is a red flag, you will cry mkichagua huyu mtu."

In another report, during Were's burial, a majority of ODM Party members asked veteran politician Raila Odinga to consider endorsing the slain MP's son.

Many noted that Boyd, who is Were's second son, has all it takes to continue with his father's mantle.

He also wowed mourners who had gathered at their home for the send-off of their dad by demanding justice.

There was a light moment when Lamu woman representative also asked Raila to send Were's son to Parliament so she can get a husband.

As the battle to take up the mantle continues, Kasipul residents are torn between whom to pick as the different leaders have strong roots with the constituents.

Source: TUKO.co.ke