Speaker wallows in power after MCAs fallout with governor

A low-profile county assembly speaker has become the most courted figure in the county after fallout between MCAs and the governor. Both camps now seek his favour, hoping he tilts proceedings their way. The speaker says he is neutral, but his diary is suddenly full and his phone never stops ringing whenever he is in the chamber that he has to take frequent breaks. Insiders say he now enjoys influence, even governors envy. Power sometimes comes quietly, then refuses to leave.

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Who is this Cabinet Secretary reportedly frustrated with Mt Kenya some MPs who supposedly turn ministry project launches into personal campaign stages? Sources say he has reportedly warned his aides to strictly control speaking lists after several lawmakers claimed full credit for development work. MPs argue they are just representing constituents, but we are told the CS purportedly sees it as a hijacking of service delivery. He is now planning to return to ground to educate the residents and make it known he is the one bringing it and not the MPs.

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Still on politics, a once-trusted city political aide has turned against his former boss, revealing details about tender deals and promises that never saw the light of day. Using social media, he has exposed transactions that many say could cause serious embarrassment. The politician’s camp is dismissing it as bitterness, but tension is visible behind closed doors. We are closely watching to see what counter-move the boss will make.

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A county boss is feeling the heat after several national government projects in his region slowed down without clear explanations. Locals are asking tough questions, while rivals blame the governor for alleged poor relations in Nairobi. The governor says delays are technical, but those in the know tell Corridors of Power the problem is political alignment. As 2027 edges closer, governors are learning that being out of favour can be very expensive on the ground