A top executive at a state agency is facing imminent arrest and prosecution over an alleged conflict of interest that saw the institution award a tender to his relative. The officer is said to have colluded with staff to purportedly mutilate a certain tender specification at the last minute. The move apparently locked out two other competing firms that had qualified after scrutiny in two critical stages. Authorities are said to be narrowing down on the top boss and some staff at the procurement department as part of the preliminary investigations before they are charged. His efforts to allegedly solicit support from his godfather failed after he was pushed out in recent government changes.
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A former state official who was recently pushed out in radical changes is desperate to make a comeback. The official has reportedly been working with some media gurus to strategise his online warpath to position his case in the court of public opinion. To advance his case effectively, the officer allegedly sort the services of a former critic well known for his massive online footprints. Of late, the blogger has seemingly been posting about the ousted leader positively with a litany of his past achievements. He has been insisting on some theories to justify why the man needs to be re-appointed including defending his well known extravagance.
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Still on matters of embattled officers, another ousted leader has reportedly sort the services of elders to build his case for reappointment. Days after he allegedly hosted them at his rural home quietly, he is now said to be having a public event for the elders. The old men are then expected to whip the tribal card to build their case for him. They are reportedly under clear instructions to plead his case to the appointing authority including invoking their past association. However, there are concerns that the expected movement of political tectonics in the coming days could disadvantage him.
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With months remaining to the end of a multi-million shilling tender for the maintenance of a major road in the capital city, lobbying is high within the political and tendering circles. There is growing pressure that the current firm associated with some politician could have failed the test. This is because of the alleged shoddy work allegedly done by the firm despite the millions involved. There is concern even within the powers that be that the next tender must be above board to guarantee the public value for their money. While the past tendering process was said to have been above board, there were reports of political meddling that saw the firm win big without much sweat. All eyes are on authorities when the contract falls due in a few months time.