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Talk of Town: Former government official jailed in Arab country over 'fraudulent' trade deal
Ogembo describes prison as dehumanising.
Former administrator in trouble abroad
A senior official from the previous administration is in jail in an Arab country, suspected of engaging in a trade deal that the local authorities view as fraudulent. The former official, who was accused of misusing resources in the agency he ran while in office, seems to have brought his bad behaviour with him to this strict nation. Our source says the former official has been imprisoned and will only be released upon paying the money.
Gun drawn in bitter fallout between couple
The spouse of a female lawmaker was recently left shocked when an attempt to evict everyone, including staff, from their rural matrimonial home failed. The fallout between the couple was so serious that the husband drew his pistol to scare away villagers who accused him of being jealous of his wife’s political achievements. Police in the area reportedly advised the man to find an amicable way to solve their differences instead of airing their dirty laundry in public.
MP seeking special treatment humiliated
A second-term lawmaker seeking special treatment was humiliated when he was told off by orderlies. Known for his unnecessary drama and theatrics, the MP demanded more time to view the body of the former prime minister, Raila Odinga. With his office's media crew on standby to capture the moment, it is said that the MP had planned a 'ritual' to broadcast to his social media audiences. However, he was immediately stopped and told to follow military protocol.
Top official jittery over looming reshuffle
Murmurs of an impending reshuffle of top government slots are worrying a top official, who recently joined the government after a new political deal. The politician is reportedly unhappy that his colleague from the same region has been receiving repeated praise from the appointing authority, while there is none coming his way since he assumed office.
His fear emanates from the reality that he could be moved from the glamorous docket to a less prestigious portfolio that could dim his political rise. The official is said to be one of several politicians seeking to become the political supremo of his region.
Governor changes tune after Raila’s death
A governor from the Nyanza region is a worried politician. Our source found out that the county chief is afraid that, following the death of Raila Odinga, no one will be powerful enough to stop his opponents from ganging up against him. The county boss's speeches have since focused on uniting the party in a region where endorsement rather than competence was key in determining the winner. However, his handlers have been heard to say that they may soon seek to appease some of their detractors in order to prevent them from gunning for their boss’s job in 2027.
Intrigues at the constitutional commission
What is really going on at the Constitutional Commission, which suspended its CEO last week on grounds of misconduct? An insider told us that there is a tense atmosphere inside the commission, which was created to defend the downtrodden. With only three members on the board, there are fears that decisions aren't made with procedural rigour or diversity of perspective in mind. The chairman, vice chairman and sole other commissioner are now at the centre of a storm. Amid whispers of vested interests in tenders and turf wars, all eyes are on the commission as the clock ticks down to the end of the CEO’s 14-day suspension.
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