CORRIDORS OF POWER


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A GROUP OF ward reps from a Mt Kenya county have reportedly expressed dissatisfactionwith their speaker, with some sourcesalleging that they filed a complaint with an investigative agency after he allegedlyfailed to honour a financial arrangement said to involve Sh5 million “protection fee.” The MCAs, who had allegedly struck an informal understanding with the speaker, are reported to haveinitiated inquiries and compiled a dossier relating to corruption claims after a fallout over unmet promises. The speaker has reportedlyoffered to settle the matter, although some MCAs are said to have dismissed this as belated, with suggestions that investigative authorities may already be involved.

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THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT empowerment programme has sparked debate in a county in Eastern, with reports indicating it hassplit some area MPs into rival camps. The programme, which targets youth and women with business grants, was recently launched with much fanfare — but behind the scenes, tensions aresaid to be rising. A section of MPs claim they wereexcludedfrom the planning and accuse organisers of favouring certain political allies ahead of the 2027 election. There are allegations that the programme is being “hijacked” to build political capital for a well-connected first-term MP,although these claims remain unverified.

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A RIFT VALLEY governor has found himself at the centre of politicalcontroversy after attempting unsuccessfully to halt an NG-CDF project, arguing that the local MP had not consulted him. The governor criticised what he described as a growing trend of leaders launching projects without involving his office, despite his role as the county’s chief executive. He questioned how an MP could roll out a development initiative within the county without notifying him. His remarks have sparked mixed reactions, with some defending the MP’s autonomy.

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A SENIOR OFFICIAL at a state corporation is alleged byinsiders to be quietlypositioning himself for leadership, following two unsuccessful bids for top ministerial appointments. According to sources familiar with internal dynamics, the officer has reportedly been working behind the scenes to strengthen his prospects in the event of a leadership change. Some reports suggest he has been linked to narratives critical of the corporation’s leadership, although the reports remain unconfirmed.

 

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