Did a top state official slam doors on some tainted officers who wanted to hitchhike his official state visit? It is astonishing how key state officials were missing at crucial events where deals relevant to their dockets were being signed. Corridors understand that some boisterous officers tried in vain to call the embassy and also seek the intervention of the top official. They allegedly had to conjure events outside the country to appear busy. Could the axe that was being sharpened for a while now about to fall on their necks? Only time will tell.
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A senior public official known for her controversy is on the spot for purportedly seeking millions to implement development projects in her county at the expense of other regions. It has emerged that the official, while appearing in Parliament to defend her docket's budget, allegedly sought to persuade the MPs to allocate the cash. The projects are only concentrated in her home constituency. Irked MPs took her on for using her position to perpetuate skewed development. But the woman remained firm, telling the lawmakers that the county has been marginalised. It is not clear whether the MPs will grant her the funds.
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The husband of a renowned politician from the western region has been forced to marry a 25-year-old damsel. The man has accused the wife, a sitting legislator, of allegedly cheating on him with colleague politicians. The husband, who is eyeing a governor seat in the same region, is said to have suspected the woman,who is said to have deep pockets, of infidelity for years. Reportedly, the man has now married with reports indicating that he’s planning to file for a divorce. It’s not clear if the wife will accept divorce but the man has made up his mind.
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A Member of Parliament from Rift Valley has been telling whoever cares to listen how he has secured a multi-million tender in government. The lawmaker, who has been pushing the deal for months, finally put pen to paper. Reportedly, the man says he hopes to rake in millions from the construction work. However, some say he was a conduit for a foreign company that has been eyeing the job. Rumour has it that he will get a handsome commission from the deal.