Is PS seeking night meetings?
A principal secretary is a worried man after an influential opposition politician appeared to allude he was one of the people making calls to plan “night meetings”. The opposition bigwig had repeatedly accused some government officials and pro-UDA politicians, who were supposedly planning to defect early next year, of seeking secret meetings. But some State officials were overheard saying one of the statements appeared to have been referring to the Principal Secretary who has political ambitions. The PS is now worried he could be kicked out before he is ready to jump ship.
New appointee seeks to settle old scores
Panic has swept through a strategic institution following the recent appointment of a new team to oversee the agency. Reason? One of those appointed to the board, who in his past life was at loggerheads with the institution, has been telling all who care to listen that he is out to right the wrongs of the past and the present. The top bosses have interpreted the promise as that of a man determined to settle old scores. The man has already embraced the appointment with full swagger, complete with a revamped wardrobe as he prepares to take charge of the key operation.
Presidential aspirant derailed
A presidential hopeful is quietly reassessing his political calculations after two influential figures recently held a closed-door meeting that has fuelled fresh speculation within power circles. The aspirant had counted on the backing of one of the leaders, believing the alliance would bolster his path to the top seat. However, insiders say the talks have unsettled his camp, with aides now questioning whether that support remains assured. Some allies of the expected backer were overheard likening the anxious contender to a hyena waiting for another’s arms to weaken before making its move.
Residents of a key regional voting bloc increasingly seen as a decisive battleground in the next election are reportedly expressing frustration over the lavish displays of wealth by some of their political leaders during public fundraisers. Community members say the spectacle of leaders arriving with bags reportedly containing millions of shillings contrasts sharply with the harsh economic realities facing ordinary families struggling to afford basic necessities or even daily meals. The opulence, they argue, has become a painful reminder of widening inequality rather than a source of inspiration.
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A group of governors from a major political party is reportedly demanding that one of their colleagues be accorded the respect he deserves by a senior government official eyeing the Deputy President’s position. The governors have reportedly made it clear that mending relations with their colleague is a prerequisite for mobilising support for the aspirant’s bid for the deputy presidency. Having backed a rival for governor, the senior official has strained ties with pro-government county chiefs, complicating his bid to win their crucial support in the succession race.
Anxious politician locks himself in car
Residents of a bustling western Kenya town were recently left whispering after spotting a legislator eyeing a gubernatorial seat in a neighbouring county taking extraordinary precautions while passing through. Instead of stopping to greet admirers, the lawmaker reportedly remained inside the vehicle with the windows rolled up as the convoy quietly passed through the town.
Those who witnessed the unusual scene speculated that memories of a past attack—an incident said to have left the politician badly shaken—still linger. Close observers say the experience continues to haunt the legislator, especially when travelling through politically charged areas.
