WHY HAS A political heavyweight gone mute despite being shifted to a more visible role? Well, Corridors of Power is apprised that all may not be well with the fellow in terms of his relationship with a key development partner. A fly on the wall confides the heavyweight has been removed from a privileged list, hence limiting movement to the partner’s territory. It is alleged the fellow was singled out after several instances of disapproval by a key constituency that cast doubts on how he accumulated wealth.
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A COUNTY OFFICIAL in Western has stirred anger among county staff with his unbecoming conduct. The official, who has the ears of the governor, has been demanding millions from the county treasury and other departments. The dreaded officer threatens anyone who dares to argue with him. He often invokes the name of his boss. Recently, he threatened to engineer the sacking of a CEC who refused to succumb to his demands. Some county officers are said to have reached out to the governor about the matter. All eyes are now on the boss on how he will handle the rogue official.
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STILL IN COUNTIES, a ward lawmaker from Central has shocked his political seniors with his deep connections to the national government. The man has been hosting the who is who in government in his palatial rural home. Interestingly, not even the county governor or senator is invited to the events. Some say the ward rep, who has deep pockets, won tenders worth millions of shillings lately. It is believed he is preparing the ground for an epic battle for a top county seat in the next polls.
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A PROFESSIONAL GEARING up to contest a political seat in Nyanza is now a marked man. He has been attending political gatherings accompanied by goons to intimidate his opponents. Corridors of Power is told the fellow is being watched keenly by the authorities. The man, who recently clashed with an opponent female lawmaker, faces another hurdle amid doubts about his qualifications. Those monitoring his politics say the aspirant could face an uphill task being cleared to run should the allegations hold.
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