JUST HOW POWERFUL is an MCA from a cosmopolitan county? This is the question residents are asking after witnessing the ward rep’s troubling conduct. The MCA has supposedly become so feared that even potential competitors avoid mentioning his name. He reportedly commands a group of political gangs who intimidate or attack anyone who criticises him. Even more alarming are claims that he may be allegedly enjoying protection from certain local authorities, allowing him to continue instilling fear and perpetrating injustices against his critics.

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THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE of a major listed firm has become the talk of corporate circles. Colleagues whisper that his schedule seemingly consists solely of a ceaseless circuit: receiving endless courtesy calls at his office, being the guest at others’, and delivering remarks at 'chai and mandazi' workshops. It’s a relentless Monday-to-Monday cycle of ceremonial appearances. Even fellow CEOs and senior managers are now supposedly openly questioning when -or if- the real work gets done, sparking gossip about who truly steers the corporate ship.

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A FIRST-TERM LAWMAKER from a far-flung county haspurportedly become a target of his colleagues after refusing to join their campaign against the governor. The group of legislators has been accusing the county boss ofallegedmismanagement and misuse of public funds, but the MP has openly disagreed, claiming they are driven by personal interests rather than the public good. His stance has angered the group, who now accuse him of supposedly siding with the governor to protect a monthly stipend he allegedly receives. The fallout has deepened divisions within the county’s leadership, with both sides trading accusations over loyalty and integrity.

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A GOVERNOR’S AIDE has sparked growing disquiet at the county headquarters, with staff describing him as the alleged “shadow governor.” He is said topurportedly issue instructions to executive committee members, chief officers, and directors despite lacking the authority to do so. In some instances, he reportedly attends cabinet meetings on behalf of the governor, even though his position does not entitle him to sit in the cabinet. Tensions escalated recently after he allegedly directed an officer to award multimillion-shilling tenders to a contractor who is his close friend. Frustrated county officials now say they plan to raise the matter with the governor.