Squabbling diplomats baffle Nairobi
Kenya’s foreign affairs circles have been shaken by a fight between envoys posted to a key high commission abroad. The grapevine says the boss and his deputy have been engaged in a squabble so bitter that the head office in Nairobi is worried. Reports say the headquarters has recommended the transfer of one of them to a far-flung station to contain the situation. Now, the government may have to address the age-old question of deputies seeking relevance in every government office.
Politician imports healers to help
A veteran politician has worried his close aides after he recently invited traditional healers from abroad to help him get a bearing on how to influence unity among his allies. Struggling with the unity question, the politician—known for ambitious but laid-back speeches—is said to have invited a delegation of healers from abroad to help him see a clearer path for his political future. As the country gears up for the 2027 elections, the leader is concerned that his community cannot afford to be divided if it is to benefit from the next government. The politician, however, wants to be at the centre of that unity. Only time will tell whether their advice will bear fruit.
MP takes back girlfriend’s car over wife
A lawmaker has repossessed a car he bought for his girlfriend after his wife discovered the affair and threatened him with unspecified consequences. The MP, who chairs a powerful committee, came under pressure to choose between his marriage and the relationship. With the 2027 elections approaching, he was keen to avoid any negative publicity. The vehicle, according to our snitch, is now parked in a secluded corner of the MP’s compound in a leafy suburb. The wife, who reportedly checks on it daily, is said to have indicated it will be sold at auction at the appropriate time. The grapevine claims she does not want any family member to use it, describing it as a “companion to infidelity”.
Nonchalant CS eyes governor’s seat
A Cabinet Secretary recently shocked his colleagues and close friends after he confessed that he is serving at the Executive, but his heart is elsewhere. The CS was heard saying that he only accepted the job to assist, but was not keen on it. The man has also been defiant in honouring parliamentary invites and has several issues pending before several committees in the Senate and the National Assembly. It is not known why he has not resigned if he doesn’t want to serve.
Parastatal chief draws MPs’ wrath
An acting parastatal chief is on the radar of MPs after failing to appear before two committee meetings. Members of the committee have warned that continued defiance could see him suffer the same fate as his predecessor. Sources within the acting boss’s office, however, say he is reluctant to appear before the lawmakers because he still lacks “tea” for them. He reportedly fears that dipping into the organisation’s coffers before confirmation could jeopardise his chances of securing the job permanently. The lawmakers, however, insist that his confirmation depends on them and that he must appear before the committee without delay.
‘Blackmail’ woman gagged by court
She spent time with a man in a club and later in a room on the outskirts of Nairobi a few years ago. However, to the man’s shock, she went to the police the following morning claiming she had been raped, armed with a used condom as evidence. Before long, the man allegedly found himself entangled in an extortion racket involving police officers and a network of city women. The woman has since been posting about the matter on social media, prompting the man to seek legal redress. Last week, a Nairobi court barred her from publishing any further content about the case as proceedings continue. How will it end? Keep it here.
