THE DECISION BY clergymen to return donations from politicians has come as a blessing to a stingy lawmaker. The man was overheard celebrating how relieved he was as he had not been finding peace from constituents who pestered him to fundraise for local churches. The politician went into celebration after Catholic bishops said they wanted no more money from politicians, lauding the move as long overdue. The man is said to have grudgingly accepted to be chief guest at a big church event in his constituency as he was required to lead resource mobilisation.
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LAWMAKERS TAKING PART in inter-parliamentary games at the Coast will use the SGR train rather than their routine flights. Reason? Parliament is concerned about the harsh economic times Kenyans are struggling through and would like to spare the severely stretched public purse. But watchers fear Waheshimiwa will take premium class of the train, which is even more expensive than the flights; and not to count the expensive hotel bookings whose bills taxpayers will be forced to foot for them. The MPs have a funny way of showing they care about public concerns.
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THE RESIDENTS OF a certain county are surprised by the turn of events in the region’s assembly. The speaker, who was facing impeachment by the MCAs following a raft of accusations, has changed positions with a county executive in what many observers see as machinations of the ambitious county boss. Pundits at a local watchdog that has been keeping an eye on the assembly’s performance say much shouldn’t be expected from the ward representatives, who are now seen as stooges of the executive. It is not known how far the county chief would go to tighten the grip of all the oversight arms of the devolved unit.
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A TOP STATE functionary is not happy following an ongoing onslaught targeting him, leaving him isolated. The panicked official is now seeking media attention to tell stories of his humble beginnings. The fellow reportedly believes he is a target because of envy, but those against him argue he isn’t helpful in his role as he has often left his boss exposed. The man is reportedly harbouring political interests. It is likely he will activate these interests should the appointing authority decide to kick him out.
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