Boss of a sports institution under fire for sexual misconduct
The man is always on the lookout for young damsels visiting the office.
7d agoPOLITICAL DESKCorridors-of-power
A SENIOR LAWMAKER from a populous region is a worried man. His main competitor in the 2022 general election has been paraded by a key political bigwig as his heir apparent. The MP won the seat with a meagre margin, courtesy of a then-popular political party. With the shifting political dynamics in his region, he now faces an unceremonious exit. His rival, a wealthy man with deep pockets, is a darling of a kingpin from their region. With the aspirant expected to ride on the anti-government wave in the constituency, the MP’s goose is cooked.
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JUST HOW OPPRESSED were the staff in a state corporation that the recent news of its disbandment has caused such excitement? Corridors of Power is told the staff at all levels have been singing and dancing ever since the announcement was made. They are happy the top chief, who has been running the office like his personal property, will finally go home. “Good Riddance!” they posted in a WhatsApp group as they thanked God for answering their prayers. The top chief, we are informed, has been a thorn in the flesh of many. He has been cited several times for his high-mindedness and harassment while bragging about being protected by influential powers.
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WITH REPORTS OF key state functionaries on the chopping block becoming credible, a woman state official who has always been too busy for members of the fourth estate is all of a sudden friendly and accessible. The officer was a rude snob and dished out excuses when sought for a comment about issues touching her state department. She would not pick up calls and would only call back with scolds, if the story was negative. But now, she’s sharing hundreds of photos for every little activity she does. Time will tell if that trick works magic.
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IT IS WORTH noting when an agency outperforms others in responding to the needs of members of the public. This was the conversation by some motorists about the Kenya Urban Roads Authority for a job well done on Jogoo Road. The sorry situation of the road was highlighted in this column in December when it was dotted with potholes. The rough patches that not only slowed traffic but also exposed cars to wear and tear were fixed. The motorists were overheard cherishing the experience on the thoroughfare.
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