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Talk of Town: Residents link 'unwanted' politician's visits to a string of mysterious deaths
Many residents are now worried that when the man lands in the area, a person “must die”.
‘Unwanted’ politician linked to deaths
What is it with the several deaths that have occurred every time a politician visits a popular neighbourhood in a strategic city? Many residents are now worried that when the man lands in the area, a person “must die” either in an accident, sickness or under mysterious circumstances. There is a widespread belief in the area that the lawmaker is a bad omen, with a majority of families saying they do not want to see him around. According to our informer, there is an active scheme by locals to stop the big man from visiting the area.
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PS asks villagers to finance homecoming party
A PS from western Kenya has left tongues wagging after forming a team to raise funds for his homecoming ceremony – yes, one of the top earners in the country wants villagers to chip in for tents, food and fuel! The PS, who villagers once boasted of as “our son in government”, has become the talk of the market, after news spread that he is asking for cash to celebrate himself. The irony is not lost on locals. Months ago, the PS arrived for a funeral in a convoy of sleek SUVs. Now, some are joking that perhaps the government only pays him in promises.
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CS bid for party revival hits a snag
A Cabinet Secretary from the Mountain is a worried and scared man. The politician is afraid that the latest moves by President William Ruto may see him lose his position to fresh entrants eyeing the cabinet and other top positions. He has previously been blamed for doing little to defend the track record of the government in the region that severed links with the Kenya Kwanza administration towards the end of last year. The man, who wanted to use his position to reignite his political career, might be headed for the cold if his fears are confirmed
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Senator blasted over his ‘charity card’
A senator from the West, eyeing a higher post, has stirred laughter and fury after compiling a “charity inventory” – a list of those he has helped, from colleagues, clergy, boda bodas to children. In the glossy file, complete with photos and captions, are his “achievements”. Instead of earning him applause, the man now faces criticism for the publicity circus. Some riders say they can’t even enjoy their motorbikes without being filmed for the senator’s next video. Some churches have protested discrimination, with one receiving as much as Sh500,000 while another got Sh10,000.
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CDF tender wars tearing family apart
The fight to control NG-CDF tenders in one constituencies is behind the bitter fallout between area MP and the spouse. Talk of Town has reliably learnt that the lawmaker has blocked the spouse from getting any tender in the constituency, causing a rift that is now threatening to tear the family apart. The spouse was eyeing the CDF tender to complete a family project that has stalled for some time. According to a little bird in the constituency, the fallout has led to the spouse now supporting a rival candidate for the same seat in 2027.
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MP’s populism may land him in trouble
An MP who reportedly transported youths to cause havoc in Parliament following the death of ODM leader Raila Odinga may find himself in trouble. An intelligence report shared to parliamentary leadership has placed the lawmaker at the centre of everything that happened that day. Despite the change of plan that saw the public viewing of Odinga’s body shifted to Kasarani, the youths refused to leave Parliament for unknown reasons. It has now been established that there was a lawmaker behind the plan, seeking some political mileage.
