Corridors of Power
Mzalendo Kibunjia the chair of the cohesion committee addressing journalists yesterday to mark the World Press Freedom Day
The spouse of a presidential aspirant from Western Kenya reportedly kicked out an MP who has been in her husband's campaign entourage accusing the man of benefitting financially through his constant and unending demands for "mobilization cash." The angry woman told the MP that until he proves he can bring value to her husband's presidential campaign , he is not welcome at any of their homes!
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With MPs plotting to paralyse the Mzalendo Kibunjia led National Cohesion and Integration Commission, a hate campaign is now being conducted on the internet.The campaign is targeting both Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta. The venom is so lethal that something should be done to halt those spewing such hateful messages.
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A leading political party is reportedly considering withdrawing its support for one of the more than ten people who are eying the city's gubernatorial race. It seems the party honchos are convinced that nominating some of those who have so far declared interest would be a waste of time and resources as they are unlikely to win in the race for governor or even that of a councillor!
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An ongoing audit on funds allocated by a church organization in its fight against HIV/Aids funds has led to the ouster of one of the accountants in charge of its mission hospitals in South Nyanza sacked. It seems some Sh5 million cannot be accounted for and this has raised concerns that more donor funds allocated to the mission hospitals might also be in danger of 'disappearing.'