Is there a division within the Mt Kenya Unity Forum (members pictured). It is said there's grumbling that some top politicians are working behind the scenes to frustrate a meeting set for Naivasha on Monday. A little bird whispers to Corridors there is a feeling some conveners are 'full of themselves'. Following the concerns, some invited party leaders might not attend. There is a feeling some individuals are using the opportunity to market themselves for 2022. The group is divided, each party working for its masters.
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A Western governor is secretly backing his CEC for a parliamentary seat sext year. The current occupant fell out with the county boss but maintains he will not be rigged out during primaries owing to his close relationship with the party leadership. The lawmaker rarely attends county events, especially those officiated by the governor, but he attends all functions where the leadership is present. The governor, however, tags along with the CEC to all public functions and ensures he has a chance to greet the people.
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Is a senior political leader quietly working with a presidential candidate while deluding his community that he is also in the race to win? Those in the know claim those marketing the senior politician are quietly working for 'competitors'. It's whispered that think tanks in the presidential candidate's team occasionally visit the politician for unknown reasons. Why the political leader and allies are refusing to openly state their intentions remains a puzzle.
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A county lawmaker from Nyanza is using stones thrown at him to build a political castle. Learning his rivals were keen on unearthing his recent ugly fight with his girlfriend-financier, he decided to share details of the fight. The two had created a scene at a popular lakeside restaurant, causing patrons to flee for safety. Many with huge bills fled the fracas. But the MCA shocked many when he disclosed the little-known fight in many social media groups. Those close to him say he had one too many when he sent the embarrassing messages.
(Edited by V. Graham)
