Ex-governor lines up for Sh10,000, can he bankroll his campaign?

A former county boss is not doing well financially, sources say. He recently shocked a delegation that had visited a senior politician in the country after he allegedly lined up with bloggers and other grassroots leaders for a paltry Sh10,000 reimbursement. Although he was entitled, lining up waiting for his share was embarrassing. The man who used to eat life with a big spoon is said to be struggling. In fact, even his threats to recapture his seat is reportedly not taken seriously as his adversaries now claim that he cannot bankroll a serious campaign.

Still on the political circle, a lawmaker who recently snubbed a key meeting convened by an influential figure at her county is seemingly troubled. She is now regretting her actions even after reportedly daring the figure that he cannot do anything to her after all. Our mole whispers that the MP has been making frantic efforts to reach out to the big man to apologise. The emissaries she has sent are not helping her at all. She now fears that she might not get a ticket for reelection even 2027 approaches.

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The political ground seems not favourable anymore for second-term Senator. Why? A leaked audio has reportedly emerged of him in a heated phone exchange with a caller who happens to be his voter. The voter had allegedly attacked him on the social media and vowed to organise a protest against him. The lawmaker is said to be heard hurling abusive words at the man and even threatening to deal with him "perpendicularly" if they crossed paths. The Senator’s close relations with a former state official could be the source of his troubles. He has supposedly found himself sidelined by both the powers that be and leaders within his own camp. His ambitions for a higher seat seems to be fading, not unless he changes his ways.

A man eyeing governor’s seat has shocked many by abruptly going quiet after months of high-profile spending that rattled his rivals. The aspirant, who holds a senior position in a metropolitan public office, had reportedly splashed close to Sh200 million in just three months to boost his political image. He had made a habit of being on the ground from Friday to Tuesday every week, raising eyebrows over his apparent neglect of official duties. Now, his sudden disappearance from the campaign trail has sparked speculation. Has he run out of cash? Or has he been cautioned by his superiors over early campaigns and absenteeism? Only time will tell.