A senior county official has gone into hiding after claims emerged that he purportedly pocketed millions of shillings meant to influence MCAs to pass a controversial tax Bill. The proposed law had faced stiff opposition from activists and a majority of ward representatives. Sources say the governor tasked the official with facilitating support for the legislation. However, the officer allegedly disappeared before delivering the cash, leaving the county leadership in panic as time runs out to secure the Bill's passage.

 

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A lawmaker is nursing disappointment after reportedly being promised a plum House leadership position, only to see it handed to another legislator at the last minute. Our moles say the MP worked tirelessly to help unseat the former office holder, supposedly expecting to be rewarded with the coveted post. Instead, a different ally got the job, leaving the legislator feeling used and sidelined. Insiders, however, claim the usually low-profile politician was never seriously considered for the position, despite assurances that raised expectations.

 

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A county’s human resource audit has spiraled into a major scandal, with critics saying water has become the new “matchbox” in local politics. Our moles say the usually dry county headquarters was mysteriously flooded, damaging computers and files in several key offices. The incident has fueled speculation that crucial records were deliberately targeted. Mysterious fires destroyed key incriminating documents during the previous administrations. Now, under the new regime, whispers suggest flooding is serving the same purpose as questions over the audit continue to mount.

 

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Just what will end the simmering feud between a prominent politician and his relatives? Our moles say the row has become the subject of quiet whispers within the family. At the centre of the dispute are valuable properties, with some relatives seemingly unhappy over the politician's latest decisions. Sources claim he has supposedly been making unilateral choices on the management of the assets, including minor renovation and improvement works, without consulting other family members. The developments have reportedly deepened tensions, with no sign of a truce in sight.