A governor from Northeastern who has been fence-sitting on the unfolding political dynamics is set to join ODM boss Raila Odinga’s (pictured) Azimio La Umoja ark. The county boss has hinted to his political advisers in the coming weeks he could declare his unequivocal endorsement of Raila's movement. One of his close aides is said to have been dispatched to hold preliminary talks with key figures leading the Azimio campaigns before a formal announcement is made. Reports indicate the Azimio wave is taking his county by storm limiting his options.
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Is a female governor aspirant from Nyanza contemplating decamping from ODM if she is defeated in party primaries? At a recent funeral, one of her chief campaigners said, "It is only Raila Odinga who must be elected on an ODM ticket". The rest of the aspirants, he said, can be elected on any ticket. Stunned mourners who included a first-time female legislator from the region reacted with fury, noting the gubernatorial aspirant who has been treating voters to theatrics was going all out to confuse them. The aspirant has lately been involved in controversial cultural undertakings associated with Luo leadership and has been roundly condemned by culture enthusiasts. It's whispered her competitors have the confidence of ODM bigwigs and strategic party organs, making her jittery.
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A wannabe political tycoon from Western Kenya is under siege. The politician is having run-ins with police over a traffic offence he committed on the eve of the New Year. He had caused an accident along the Webuye-Bungoma road but fled after hitting a motorcycle rider. The incident was reported to a police station as a hit-and-run. The injured rider was rushed to the hospital where he died. Since then, the politician has been evasive and refused to record a statement. Corridors of Power is aware police have circulated a directive to have the politician’s car impounded. It is alleged the politician had dispatched his aide to settle the matter out of the court, but the family refused.
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Is the board at a government agency about to secretly renew the term of the current CEO for a further three years? There are reports the chairman of the board is quietly working with the CEO to lobby the board to confirm him for a term extension. Unfortunately, the board is keen to bypass the law that requires that such a position be filled competitively. Word has it that the board is about to reward the CEO for his support in their windfall of unmerited allowances last year. However, a perennial litigant is already on the sidelines and will strike with court papers to stop the process in the coming days.
(Edited by V. Graham)
