The million-shilling sound business turning cars into election megaphones

Author: Jackson NgariPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: Kenya
Business & EconomyPolitics
The million-shilling sound business turning cars into election megaphones

Politicians’ campaign vehicles can be converted into mobile public-address systems, with speakers mounted on the roof and sound equipment fitted inside the car and in its boot. These vehicles can address thousands of people. Converting a Subaru or Toyota Probox costs hundreds of thousands of shillings, while elaborate installations in high-end SUVs can run into millions.

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