What could have led to the arrest of a high-ranking diplomat just a day before a key function under his docket? Well, Corridors of Power has learnt detectives arrived at the envoys residence, did a search and picked up the diplomat placed him in custody. The reasons for his arrest remain unclear. Interestingly, he is said to have been released without any charge.
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Still in diplomatic corridors, there is simmering uproar in a critical docket over the behaviour of a relative to a senior State officer. Without any official position, the relative is said to seemingly wield considerable influence, in some instances purportedly issuing instructions to senior officials and using ministry facilities for personal engagements. The question now being whispered in the corridors is simple: where exactly is the boundary between the State and the family?
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We recently told you about a well-connected public figure at the centre of whispers over an alleged “mpango wa kando”. There is talk suggesting the individual may have supposedly gone as far as backing a high-end entertainment venture somewhere for the new love. As the chatter gathered pace, the public figure was scheming how to silence the rumors and has gone into the overdrive to show they are stetted. The apparent objective? To quiet the speculation, reassure the public that all was well and prevent the whispers from snowballing into an awkward PR headache.
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A former aide to a high-ranking State official appears to have been brought back after being dismissed over alleged persistent, reckless mistakes in communicating sensitive information. But what has caught the attention of those working closely with the official is how overbearing and overzealous the man has supposedly become, almost shielding the boss like a bodyguard. While the man may be worried about losing the job again, he certainly needs to relax — before his zeal ends up doing more harm than good.
