Just why are some members of a powerful parliamentary panel angry with a senior state officer? Some MPs were reportedly heard cursing the officer soon after he left the committee meeting in a huff. The lawmakers were furious that the officer, who had long been known to “grease their palms” whenever he appeared before them, walked out without “doing the necessary.” To make matters worse, their attempts to reach him later proved futile, as he had apparently switched off his phone—ostensibly to avoid them.
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A senior figure from a politically charged community is supposedly licking his wounds after a failed bid to infiltrate the leadership of a well-performing community organisation. His quiet installation into a key role was flatly rejected by members, who termed it irregular and self-serving. Sources whisper to Corridors that the man allegedly oiled a few hands to push his agenda, but the scheme leaked, sparking outrage and embarrassment. The fallout has dented his image and exposed deeper power struggles within the community. Corridors of Power is keeping an eye on how things unfold. Keep it here.
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Just why has a county chief seemingly turned a blind eye and a deaf ear to the plight of a critical cadre of employees in his administration? The officers have been out of their stations for more than 60 days now, with no sign of any effort to engage them. Worse still, alleged goons have reportedly been unleashed to intimidate them whenever they attempt to raise their voices. Frustrated residents are now planning to march to the county headquarters, saying they are suffering in the absence of the workers, as they cannot afford the same services offered by the group in the private sector.
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A county government from a far-flung area appears to be running on autopilot. Corridors understands that the frequent absence of the alleged county’s globetrotting governor has practically granted employees extended free holidays. Supposedly, hardly do two weeks pass without the county chief jetting off to one or more foreign countries, and when he is in Kenya, he spends most of his time in Nairobi. Taking advantage of his absence, many employees have reportedly abandoned their stations, with some opting to run personal businesses as they wait for their salaries at the end of the month.
