A FLAMBOYANT BUSINESSMAN who once strutted around the political scene is said to be supposedly reeling after losing a string of lucrative businesses to the powers that be. The man had carefully crafted an image of being deeply entrenched within the sanctum of power with enviable ease but the tide appears to have turned after a major national occurrence and his fortunes began to crumble, leaving him exposed and vulnerable. Now, those who once courted his favour are purportedly keeping their distance, as the once-untouchable figure grapples with a new reality.
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A TOP OFFICIAL in one of the government’s most troubled dockets is reportedly losing sleep as the recent probe gathers steam. The powerful official is allegedly said to be frantically making calls behind the scenes, trying to gauge just how far investigators are willing to go and whether the net could tighten around him. While nothing incriminating has been linked to him so far, our moles claim the anxiety in his camp tells a different story.
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HAS A HIGH-RANKING boss at a key state agency quietly turned himself into a full-blown blogger? Well, the once low-profile technocrat is now increasingly visible behind the camera, running a fast-growing digital platform where he hosts candid sit-downs with fellow government officials. Those close to him are wondering how he balances public duty with his newfound media activism. Either way, the blogging boss is fast becoming one of the most talked-about figures in town.
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A SEASONED LAWMAKER is the talk of his constituency for all the wrong reasons. Why? Some residents have supposedly branded the lawmaker as stingy, jokingly remarking that he has “snake in his pocket’ over his alleged tight-fisted ways. The latest incident occurred during the burial of a local party official, where the veteran politician contributed Sh2,000. However, some appeared to be unhappy with the amount. What made matters worse, this column is told, is that several MCAs present did not go below Sh5,000 leaving constituents questioning how a leader of his stature could dig so shallow in such a solemn and high-profile event. This, however, is not an isolated incident, constituents claim the lawmaker has allegedly built a reputation for being stingy even during critical community functions, from fundraisers to bereavements.
