In a country where elections are often marred by suspicion, violence, and irregularities, it is chilling, though not surprising, to hear a sitting legislator boast openly about plans to commit electoral fraud.
Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jehow's declaration that "we'll steal votes for Ruto, that's no secret," is not merely an offhand joke or a moment of reckless bravado.
It is a confession.
A confession to a crime.