THE FINANCE DIRECTOR of a prominent parastatal is reportedly scheming to oust the CEO in a bid to take over the position. Sources suggest that he has already partnered with a civil society organisation to file a petition with an investigative agency, urging them to look into allegations of corruption and the misappropriation of public funds under the CEO’s leadership. Additionally, it is claimed that the finance director has leaked confidential documents accusing the CEO of abusing his office and violating Chapter Six of the Constitution, which pertains to leadership and integrity.

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ONE OF THE governors left locals stunned when he revealed he had formed an alliance with a former Cabinet minister. At a political meeting held at his residence, the governor introduced the ex-minister as his new partner and confidently declared that he would be his successor. However, many residents are questioning the feasibility of this plan, given that the former minister ran for a political seat in 2022 but barely made a mark in the race, failing to even place himself among the top three. It remains unclear how the governor intends to help the former minister make a political comeback.

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A COUNTY IS facing scrutiny after it was revealed that one of its CECs allegedly used forged academic documents to secure their position. The executive claims to hold a bachelor’s degree, but university records have confirmed that the degree is supposedly fake. The revelation has put pressure on the governor to take action, as critics now accuse the county assembly ofallegedly approving an unqualified nominee, raising questions about the integrity of the speaker and the vetting process as a whole. Despite performing unimpressively during the vetting, the individual was still awarded the high-profile position.

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THE RACE FOR governor in a county is heating up, with new contenders entering the fray and complicating the political landscape for those who had already declared their intentions. The front runners, who have long been eyeing the top seat, have been actively seeking out potential running mates as they prepare for what is expected to be a fiercely contested battle in 2027. Insiders reportedly say the newcomers are primarily motivated by political maneuvering, supposedly positioning themselves as bargaining chips to be courted by the leading candidates as running mate options.