A TYCOON LONG considered close to the powers that be isseemingly feeling the heat after tax authorities allegedly slapped him with a staggering claim running into billions of shillings over goods and services supplied. It is reported that the businessman has privately cried foul, telling confidants he is being unfairly targeted for reasons he cannot quite grasp. Now spoiling for a fight, he has supposedly vowed to take on those he believes are behind the move. Even as he plans to escalate the matter to higher offices, insiders say he is fully aware the file is already on record, and that it is only a matter of time before he faces the real music.

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A PROMINENT POLITICIAN’S aide is notorious at a popular address for his evasive antics.It is alleged that he routinely pretends to be on urgent phone calls to avoid conversations. This trick is especially deployed when confronted with major issues requiring his boss's attention. Fellow political players have been overheard supposedly criticising this apparent tactic, making him the talk of the corridors of a popular address.

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A SENIOR PARTY official has possibly quietly resumed night-time calls to constituency coordinators amid growing unease among members over his perceived closeness to the Executive. Once outspoken about a 2027 comeback, the politico is now seeking tea meetings and reconciliation talks, seemingly wary of losing his grassroots grip even before nominations begin. The politician is said to be plotting to have firm support of the outfit, even as the figure plots to be in the forefront in the 2027 negotiations expected to start next year.

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A NEW ENTRANT in a gubernatorial race has set tongues wagging after going on an aggressive charm offensive deep in the villages, allegedly splurging cash and dangling near-impossible deals before key campaigners allied to his rivals. The former MP’s sudden financial muscle has rattled opponents, who now openly accuse powerful figures within government of allegedly bankrolling his bid. Our moles whisper that the money trail is raising more questions than answers, even as rivals warn that the cash blitz could dramatically reshape the race - if it doesn’t first attract unwanted scrutiny.