A former governor seeking to reclaim the
seat he lost in the 2022 polls has found himself at the centre of political
intrigue after allegedly playing both sides of the political divide. The
politician, who has been visible at opposition rallies, recently held a
closed-door meeting with a senior government figure, sparking speculation about
his shifting alliances. Insiders claim he is supposedly seeking state backing and funding for his comeback
bid, despite his constituents remaining firmly aligned with the opposition.
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A first-term governor’s aide who severed
ties with his boss and joined the tutam bandwagon has reportedly been kicked
out of the outfit after being accused of allegedly leaking its plans. The aide, despite publicly
distancing himself from the county boss, is said to have remained in contact
with the governor and allegedly briefed him on the group’s meetings and
strategies. His continued access raised questions among members over how the
governor obtained details of their activities. Insiders say investigations
eventually traced the leaks to the aide, prompting his ouster.
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Are some members of a parliamentary
committee trying to micromanage their newly elected chairman? Questions are
being raised after some lawmakerspurportedly accused colleagues of seeking to control and
mislead the new office-holder. The chairman joined the committee recently and
was elected on his first day, leaving him with little knowledge of its
operations and history. Insiders claim veteran members who have served on the
panel since 2022 have surrounded him, ostensibly to “orient” him on committee
business. However, some allege the guidance is aimed at exploiting the
influential position for personal gain.
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An ODM long-serving MP from one of the populous
constituencies has been quietly cozying up to the Linda Mwananchi group as he
seeks to revive his political fortunes. The legislator, publicly associated
with mainstream ODM, is said to be seemingly increasingly
worried about his prospects following the death of the party’s former leader,
who played a key role in his past re-elections. Insiders claim he fears facing
party primaries and is unsure of securing a direct nomination. The MP is
reportedly exploring his options and reaching out to rival political formations
ahead of 2027.
