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Quiet conversations are emerging over the prospect of a scion of a political dynasty taking charge of a major political outfit. The intrigue is less about whether he has the right to lead, and more about what his rise could mean for a family whose political influence has spanned generations. One political commentator has warned that such a return could deepen the dynasty’s economic and political influence, reviving old debates about concentration of power and wealth. The question now is whether Kenya is witnessing a new political chapter — or simply an old dynasty changing seats.
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Quiet questions are being raised over the conduct of three detectives who travelled from Nairobi to the Coast to pursue a criminal investigation.
The officers have been accused of taking cash in excess of Sh300,000 and business documents from a local businessman during the operation, without issuing an inventory for the property allegedly seized. The businessman is said to have been left shaken, prompting an appeal to the Interior Ministry for intervention.
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Whispers are swirling around an aide to a senior opposition principal who is increasingly being accused of getting a little too big for the brief. The aide is said to be throwing his weight around, allegedly treating fellow aides and communication colleagues with little regard during the principal’s engagements. Worse, the whispers suggest the official has developed a penchant for muscling into public engagements, bossing people around and grabbing the limelight — sometimes at the expense of those tasked with managing the leader’s appearances. The growing chatter in the corridors is whether the aide has forgotten that he is the principal’s aide, not the principal.
