Brokers reap big ahead of Malava by-election

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED by-election in Malava constituency is quickly becoming a lucrative opportunity for political brokers. As parties scramble to find suitable candidates, brokers have stepped in, reportedly extorting millions of shillings from hopeful aspirants by falsely promising party nominations. The individuals are said to be name-dropping prominent political figures to exploit desperate and unsuspecting candidates. Reports also suggest that some MCAs and even church leaders have joined in, acting as intermediaries in the scramble for party tickets.

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AN MP ISseemingly facing growing criticism from his constituents, who now allegedly accuse him of being completely detached from the area. A section of residents claim the MP has not set foot in his constituency office for over a year and rarely, if ever, visits his rural home. Instead, he is said to have settled permanently in another county, where he purchased a home soon after his election. Frustrated by his absence and lack of engagement, residents have reportedly sent emissaries urging him to consider running for office in his new place of residence—warning him against seeking re-election back home.

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A ONCE-POWERFUL POLITICO who rose through theranks before being unceremoniously shown the door is said to be having sleepless nights over his social media woes. His fiery posts supposedly attacking the government were meant to rally public sympathy, but instead the comment sections have turned into brutal battlegrounds, with most of the fire aimed squarely at him. Word is he has been fuming at his social media handlers, allegedly accusing them of sabotaging his image, as allies quietly warn that the backlash may be doing more damage than the government ever could.

HIGH PROFILE ATTENDEES of what was to be a cultural event had a difficult time avoiding being photographed with a flamboyant celebrity who allegedly arrived at the event in a skimpy outfit that was too revealing. While leaders exchanged uneasy glances, the celeb seemingly appeared unbothered, striking poses for the cameras. Some attendees now accuse the star of allegedly turning a respected fete into a trending topic for all the wrong reasons.