A silent war is brewing between a governor and his deputy. The two, once so close that no one imagined they would ever drift apart, are now walking on eggshells. Our mole whispers that one has been supposedly quietly wooing the other’s trusted aide, a move seen as the first open act of betrayal. Insiders say that what began as small disagreements has now evolved into a full-blown cold war, with both camps exchanging subtle jabs while maintaining a public facade of harmony.

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What exactly is happening inside this state agency? Corridors of Power is told all is not well between the managing director and the chief financial officer. Insiders say the CEO has developed a habit of walking into the finance office every Friday, allegedly demanding “weekend facilitation”. On some occasions, he reportedly sends his secretary to pick up envelopes containing as much as Sh50,000. The finance boss, however, has had enough. He was recently overheard lamenting that the practice has put him in a tight spot, making it nearly impossible to balance the books or explain the missing funds.

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A youthful MP from a popular political party was recently shamed by his colleagues over his alleged habit of being a spy. He has been conveying anything and everything to their boss, from strategy whispers to private grumbles made over tea. Unfortunately for him, whatever he reports somehow finds its way back to the very members he spoke against. Colleagues have now kept their distance, holding their tongues whenever he walks in. The once-trusted ally has now become an outcast, a reminder that in politics, loyalty can quickly turn sour when one talks too much.

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Still on politics, a certain ambitious politician, once a heartbeat away from the top seat, is said to be preparing for a quiet trip abroad. Officially, it is a vacation visit but those in the know say he has supposedly planned secret meetings all in efforts to rebuild his political footing. The man, weighed down by financial troubles and fading influence, is said to be taking time to reflect and plan his next move. Those close to him say he wants to listen more than talk, and maybe, just maybe, find a way to make a comeback.