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Talk of Town: Lonely political bigwig wants to open church
A once-powerful City Hall insider has been completely abandoned by former allies, leaving his calls ignored and prompting him to consider opening a church to find solace.
Lonely bigwig wants to open a church
A former City Hall bigwig who has found himself in turbulent waters is said to be learning some hard lessons about friendship, loyalty, and how unpredictable fortune can be. The once-powerful official is stunned by how quickly his former allies disappeared when he got into trouble. Calls that would once have been returned within minutes are now reportedly going unanswered, and some of those who once crowded around him have suddenly become difficult to reach. He is said to be spending more time reflecting on spiritual matters and even contemplating opening a church once the dust has settled. Whether this calling is genuine or simply a reaction to difficult circumstances remains to be seen.
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Tea-loving MP baffles colleagues
One of the lawmakers who was elected in a by-election has shocked his colleagues with his love of tea and mandazis served during committee meetings. He has become the subject of conversation among his colleagues, who say he loves tea more than committee work. At a recent committee meeting, he took several cups of tea before leaving without asking a single question about the important agenda being discussed. While some say he is still learning the ropes of the House, others say this has become a trend, and while it no longer shocks them, they caution that he needs to start contributing to committee discussions, as the 2027 election is approaching.
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Senator misleading party leaders
Politicians around the party leader have accused a lawmaker of misleading the senior politician on how he should communicate. The lawmaker is said to be bossing everyone around the senior politician and is not open to any alternative views on how the leader should address the media. According to these leaders, their party boss has missed prime-time news opportunities due to poor timing and unclear messaging whenever he engages with the media. However, the lawmaker, who enjoys unfettered powers and access to the party leader, has rejected a plan to change the messaging. The leaders now want the party leader to either listen to alternative voices or face the political consequences.
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Governor's WhatsApp poll backfires
Recently, a county chief was shocked after a WhatsApp poll commissioned by their close associates backfired, with the results not coming out as anticipated. The governor’s handlers had wanted to use the poll to project the county chief as the best candidate for the Deputy President position, running alongside President William Ruto in 2027. However, when the outcome of the online poll was revealed, the level of rejection was so high that the county chief ordered it to be suppressed. According to sources in the group, the governor is extremely stressed by the fact that even his presumed supporters were unhappy with his push to become deputy president.
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Ex-lover prepares for messy legal battle
An interesting legal battle is shaping up as a woman seeks millions of shillings in upkeep for her child, who is taken to school in a Range Rover every day. In documents seen by Talk of Town, the woman states that her marriage to a public figure has irretrievably broken down and that there is no possibility of reconciliation. She has enlisted a team of prominent lawyers to represent her in the case, signalling what could be a protracted battle. The custody battle involves both sides seeking a greater role in the upbringing and welfare of their young child.
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Celebrations on the Finance Bill
Celebrations erupted in a WhatsApp group comprising high-ranking government officials after the 2026 Finance Bill was passed in parliament on Thursday night. The group, which includes some opposition leaders, descended into ridicule as those who wanted the Bill rejected were mocked for failing to understand the various clauses. Government officials who posted in the group that night expressed confidence that, if the scene in Parliament was anything to go by, they would easily win in 2027. Tired of being taunted by those who supported the Bill, most of the lawmakers who had opposed the proposed revenue plan remained silent.
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