A LAWMAKER BATTLING persistent chatter over a missing-millions scandal linked to NG-CDF funds is said to be supposedly pulling out all the stops to repair his image. The political grapevine has it that the MP allegedly commissioned a little-known pollster to produce flattering popularity ratings, then enlisted bloggers to splash the results across online platforms. The survey conveniently ranked him among the county’s top-performing legislators. But rivals and sceptical locals are asking a simple question: does the mysterious polling firm even exist at all?
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A SEASONED POLITICIAN is finding himself trapped by his own words. Years ago, while seeking a Senate seat, he boldly declared that governorships should be reserved for energetic young leaders, insisting the Senate was the rightful arena for elders. Fast forward to today, and the tables have turned. The same politician is eyeing the governor’s seat, only to be reminded of his past remarks. Critics are gleefully asking why he is seemingly abandoning the chamber he once described as the perfect home for seniors.
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AN INSTITUTION OF higher learning is under scrutiny over claims that it purportedly hired a police officer as the personal bodyguard of its top boss, despite lacking any legal or contractual provision for the role. Insiders whisper that the move comes at a time when the institution is drowning in debt and struggling to remit statutory deductions. What has raised even more eyebrows is that payments to the officer have reportedly exceeded Sh1 million, sparking questions over priorities and financial management.
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A COUNTY BOSS who supposedly thought he had found a shortcut to a smooth re-election is now grappling with an unexpected dilemma. After quietly engaging influential brokers to allegedly persuade a formidable rival to quit the governor’s race, he received encouraging news—the rival was willing to step aside. But there was a catch. The governor was asked to abandon his current party before 2027 and seek another ticket. The trouble is that the proposed political vehicle lacks the popularity and grassroots appeal that his current outfit enjoys in the region.
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