Revenge best served cold? Politician orchestrates governor's ouster

IS A RENOWNED politician from the capital behind the intensified push to impeach a county chief from a far-flung county? Well, this seems to be the case. Insiders indicate that the man, known for his deep pockets and mobilisation skills, is supposedly solely advocating for and bankrolling the removal of the governor, in what sources describe as a perfect act of revenge for him. It is reported that the governor played a significant role in the downfall of the politician, who has now returned to seek revenge. Insiders claim that the politician has relocated his base to the troubled county solely to ensure the governor's ouster.

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JUST WHY HAS an opposition MP suddenly softened his attacks on the government? Insiders say the man is torn between critiquing the government that apparently ‘feeds’ him or proceeding cautiously and compromising his political fortunes. The lawmaker, alleged to be eternally broke, is said to be relying on government handouts for survival. However, his financiers have reportedly now placed a demand on him – stop the attacks if you want to continue enjoying the largesse. This move has compelled him to ease off on the criticisms, but even that has left him at a crossroads with his constituents.

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A LEGISLATOR IS under fire for being linked to the arrest of a key critic in the constituency. Corridors understands that the man was allegedly arrested by individuals believed to be detectives on Saturday and his whereabouts are not known. According to those in the know, the MP reportedly linked the critic to some counter-demonstrations in one of the towns in the constituency, where he was chased by angry protesters. The residents who have linked the MP to the arrest are now demanding for the release of the critic, lest they organise “the mother” of all protests in the town.

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A TOP RANKING official in a prestigious ministry has raised eyebrows among some observers with his alleged attempt to excuse police brutality on Kenyan protesters. Interestingly, the man previously worked with the civil society. The official has reportedly often found himself on the receiving end over some of his comments online and offline, with observers questioning his depth in understanding issues or reading the mood. Some of his former colleagues are said to argue that the man is drunk with power, forgetting that power is transient.

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