Low Turnout Sparks Questions as MPs Are Accused of Pocketing Millions Meant to Mobilise Crowds

Questions have emerged over the handling of funds allegedly given to several Members of Parliament to mobilise supporters for a recent political gathering in Nairobi.

According to a report by Nation, the lawmakers were tasked with bringing people from their constituencies to boost attendance at the event. They were reportedly given substantial sums to organise transport, work with local coordinators and facilitate the movement of supporters.

However, sources cited in the report alleged that some MPs failed to deliver the expected crowds despite receiving the mobilisation funds.

Some were accused of retaining part of the money instead of using it for the intended purpose. The allegations reportedly triggered disagreements within the political organisation, with questions being raised over how the funds were spent and whether the lawmakers accounted for them.

The identities of the MPs involved and the specific amounts they allegedly received or retained have not been disclosed.

The reported dispute comes as politicians increasingly rely on large public gatherings to demonstrate their support ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Nation had previously examined the growing practice of paying for political mobilisation, particularly in Nyanza. An investigation published on October 25 detailed how politicians reportedly spend millions of shillings on buses, organisers and incentives to bring residents to political events.

The report also highlighted concerns that repeated payments have created expectations among some residents that they should receive money whenever they attend political meetings.

The latest allegations have therefore renewed questions about the cost of political mobilisation and the accountability of funds used to organise crowds.

While the claims have not established that any particular lawmaker misappropriated money, the reported low turnout has intensified scrutiny of how political organisations organise and finance their public events.

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