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A candidate in one of the hottest races in Mt Kenya is facing more than political campaign stress Corridors of Power understands that the man is facing a lot of problems in his marriage and has only negotiated with his wife to stay on for purposes of optics during the political season. The politico, known for his loud criticism on issues, is said to have separated with the woman and that their union is now is purely cosmetic. Those in the know say the woman called off the marriage on grounds of infidelity.
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Back in Western Kenya, a tycoon has been asked to take a back seat in campaigns to drum up support for a governor candidate. An insider said the decision to have the man market the candidate was a blunder for the party. The businessman hoards wealth but is known for spending as little money as possible on community projects and events. Residents detest the cheapskate. The man rarely contributes to funerals or education programmes yet he is among the wealthiest people in the county. The campaign team is understood to have asked the man to stay away from rallies lest resentment against him hurts the candidate.
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Is an MP candidate in Nairobi in a popular party seeking the support of a veteran and abrasive city politician to retain his seat? Well, Corridors of Power understands that the man has offered to do all he can for the politician to help him retain the seat. He faces intense competition from another candidate from an equally dominant political outfit. This man has secured the support of another renowned city politician who is not vying for any seat in the upcoming polls. The MP candidate had been confident of easily beating his competition until the politician came in and tilted the scales. The battle has now been reduced to a contest between the two former influential politicians.
(Edited by V. Graham)
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