A LAWMAKER BATTLING persistent
chatter over a missing-millions scandal
linked to NG-CDF funds is said to be supposedly pulling out all the stops to repair
his image. The political grapevine has it
that the MP allegedly commissioned a
little-known pollster to produce flattering
popularity ratings, then enlisted bloggers
to splash the results across online platforms. The survey conveniently ranked
him among the county’s top-performing
legislators. But rivals and sceptical locals
are asking a simple question: does the
mysterious polling firm even exist at all?
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A SEASONED POLITICIAN is finding
himself trapped by his own words. Years
ago, while seeking a Senate seat, he boldly
declared that governorships should be
reserved for energetic young leaders,
insisting the Senate was the rightful arena
for elders. Fast forward to today, and the
tables have turned. The same politician
is eyeing the governor’s seat, only to be
reminded of his past remarks. Critics are
gleefully asking why he is seemingly abandoning the chamber he once described as
the perfect home for seniors.
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AN INSTITUTION OF higher learning is
under scrutiny over claims that it purportedly hired a police officer as the personal
bodyguard of its top boss, despite lacking
any legal or contractual provision for the
role. Insiders whisper that the move comes
at a time when the institution is drowning
in debt and struggling to remit statutory
deductions. What has raised even more
eyebrows is that payments to the officer
have reportedly exceeded Sh1 million,
sparking questions over priorities and
financial management.
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A COUNTY BOSS who supposedly
thought he had found a shortcut to a
smooth re-election is now grappling with
an unexpected dilemma. After quietly
engaging influential brokers to allegedly
persuade a formidable rival to quit the
governor’s race, he received encouraging
news—the rival was willing to step aside.
But there was a catch. The governor was
asked to abandon his current party before
2027 and seek another ticket. The trouble
is that the proposed political vehicle lacks
the popularity and grassroots appeal that
his current outfit enjoys in the region.
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