Party gives MP Sh5m for agreeing to drop ‘damaging’ bill

A WELL-CONNECTED MP is alleged to have harvested heavily after agreeing to abandon a controversial bill he has sponsored. Sources familiar with the matter claim the MP was warned the proposed legislation could damage his party’s prospects in the 2027 elections. The party leadership is said to have summoned him to a closed-door meeting, during which he was urged to withdraw the bill. The MP eventually agreed. He was reportedly given Sh5 million as compensation for the “costs” incurred during the bill’s drafting.

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EFFORTS TO UNSEAT a Woman Rep have intensified, with the local governor reportedly leading the charge. The county boss has allegedly accused the MP of  being disrespectful to male leaders—an allegation that is gaining political traction in the culturally conservative region. Insiders suggest the lawmaker may struggle to shake off the label, as it is proving to be a powerful and emotive campaign tool. She has previously come under fire for supposedly using what critics describe as offensive and inappropriate language in public forums. In a region where many clans place high value on decorum and public morality, her perceived conduct could become a significant liability ahead of the next election.

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AN MP IS reportedly quietly backing multiple aspirants to run against him in the upcoming election, in what appears to be a calculated strategy to split the vote. Sources indicate the legislator is offering financial and logistical support to candidates, particularly from regions where his support is traditionally weak. So far, at least 10 individuals have expressed interest in contesting the seat. Notably, no challengers have emerged from the MP’s political stronghold, suggesting the plan may be to consolidate his base while dividing the opposition. Known for his low-profile but strategic political maneuvers, the MP appears to be playing a long game to secure re-election.

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TENSION IS RISING within a government agency over the continued tenure of its director general, who reportedly has reached the mandatory retirement age of 60. His stay in office is being seen as a direct violation of the Public Service Commission Act of 2017 and a presidential directive issued in July 2024. Several staff members are said to have since petitioned the agency's board, demanding his immediate retirement. They argue that his refusal to vacate office is part of a broader pattern of administrative irregularities. The director general is also allegedly facing accusations of poor leadership and engaging in irregular hiring practices, fueling further discontent among employees.