Turf war erupts between two top ministry officials
The disgruntled official alleges that his colleague is “taking over” his duties.
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THE CHAIRPERSON OF a state agency with a larger-than-life profile is under siege.
The authorities have been informed of his incessant demands for allowances outside the formal structures.
He recently clashed with his CEO after the officer declined to approve some irregular allowance claims.
Apparently, he had come with an alleged fake stamped passport showing he had travelled to a neighbouring country for official duties.
He demanded reimbursement of Sh500,000. When this was declined he resorted to threats, occasioning a report to a higher office.
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HAS A GOVERNOR aspirant from western gone slow on his gubernatorial ambitions?
For the whole of last year the hopeful used to attend most funerals across the county while actively scheming with his advisors.
However, since December the aspirant has changed tack.
It is not clear if the strategy would mean withdrawal from the race, but some of his point men have also gone quiet.
They never respond to funeral appeals as swiftly as they used to while the politico no longer picks up his calls.
The phone is in most cases in flight mode and forwarding calls. Some of his handlers are also worried.
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A FORMER COUNTY boss with massive political credit is being considered for a senior government position in the broad-based government.
The politico allied to the Kenya Kwanza government despite hailing from an opposition zone, could swiftly make a grand entry in the coming months.
While he is currently serving at a state parastatal as chairperson, the authorities are said to have set their eyes on him to stabilise his region.
There have been concerns one of the appointees from his region could exit to pave the way for him.
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SINCE THE 2022 election, an MP from northern Kenya has never stepped in his constituency.
The lawmaker runs the affairs of his constituency from Nairobi, with one of his brothers managing NG-CDF projects in the constituency.
It is not clear why the MP avoids his constituency, despite having no serious challenger ahead of the 2027 polls.
He ran a well-oiled campaign that dwarfed opponents who enjoyed the support of the state then.
Those seeking appointments to meet him are asked to use their relatives in Nairobi.
Others are asked to channel their concerns to his brother back in the constituency.
Cheques and tenders are awarded
at his private office in Nairobi.
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