Elected leader nursing regrets after political gamble backfires badly

CORRIDORS OF POWER

Whispers in the Corridors of Parliament point to growing unease over a vice chairman of a key committee who supposedly has suddenly gone missing in action. Initially, the lawmaker only showed up selectively, depending on the witnesses lined up, but now, insiders say he has allegedly abandoned the sessions altogether. Ironically, he is often spotted lounging in the lobby while colleagues inside grapple with quorum. The silence from his end has only fuelled speculation on whether it’s fatigue or quiet protest.

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An elected leader from a politically charged region is nursing quiet regrets after a political gamble backfired. The politician reportedly went against his own boss, openly decampaigning a certain aspirant only for the candidate to sweep the polls with ease. The move not only embarrassed him but also left the party headquarters fuming, with bigwigs said to be keeping a close eye on his future moves. Insiders whisper that his uncontrolled talk is likely to be his end politically.

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A number of Kenyans seeking services at a government agency, tasked with regulating a crucial industry in the agriculture and livestock sectors are a disappointed lot. This is because those responsible at the institution apparently do not respond to inquiries made through calls and even emails. And those who have visited the office have sad stories to tell as no one is usually available to address their inquiries because those responsible are supposedly either constantly accumulating their DSAs on trips or busy chasing their errands.

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It is rumoured that a senior politico has allegedly been a gifted vast swath of prime land by a political heavyweight pal. The man, who has quietly moved construction machinery on site, is said to be putting up a palatial home worth millions. Whispers say the mansion-in-progress is designed to rival, if not outshine, the grand residence his benefactor already boasts in the same leafy neighbourhood. Observers are now cheekily asking if politics has morphed into a contest of castles, with loyalty being rewarded in concrete, glass and marble.

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