CORRIDORS OF POWERAN INFLUENTIAL AIDE to a governor in Western has sparked unrest within the county administration, with senior officials accusing him of overstepping his mandate. Sources claim the aide, regarded as the governor’s close confidant, wields massive influence over county affairs, including directing county executives, chief officers and directors. He is also alleged to influence the awarding of tenders and the payment of suppliers. Tensions boiled over last week when a county executive publicly protested the aide’s conduct. Some officials are urging the governor to rein in the aide, warning they may expose alleged irregularities.

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A LAWMAKER FROM the Rift Valley is facing scrutiny over claims he allegedly receives hefty payments from a county government to keep quiet about alleged mismanagement. Sources claim the legislator, once a fierce critic of the administration, has softened his stance after striking a deal with county officials. The county is reportedly among the region’s top earners of own-source revenue. Activists who have reportedly learnt of the arrangement are now threatening to expose the alleged dealings.

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A STORM IS brewing among transport operators in a cosmopolitan county over alleged rampant extortion by traffic police officers and county enforcement marshals. Operators claim the officers have identified specific vehicles from which they collect money daily, creating an organised network of illegal collections. Sources allegedly say police officers and county askaris have even demarcated their areas of operation to avoid clashes. The operators now say the situation has become unbearable, accusing the officers of allegedly demanding higher bribes amid rising fuel costs and mounting pressure on transport businesses.

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WHAT HAS HAPPENED to a former governor from the pastoralist counties? Corridors understands that the once-powerful politician is grappling with a severe financial crisis, years after leaving office. Sources report that his properties in Nairobi are facing auction over alleged unpaid debts running into millions of shillings. The ex-county chief is reportedly struggling to raise funds, with many political allies said to have abandoned him. His woes are compounded by reports that he is under investigation by the anti-graft agency over alleged irregularities committed during his tenure in office.

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