There are jitters in one of the ministries after three more Kenya Defence Forces (pictured) personnel were posted to one of the ministry’s critical departments. The details emerged days after KDF and National Youth Service personnel also took over running the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority. While some said it could be part of a broader strategy to gather intelligence, other staff fear lucrative jobs meant for civilians are being taken by officers. Despite the criticism, President Uhuru Kenyatta has often explained why he prefers to work with the military, citing its efficiency and discipline.
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An aspirant gunning for a big city job is finding it rough and rethinking his strategy. Those around the politician think he is associated with an outfit lacking the muscle to deliver the big seat in Nairobi. The man is said to be pressured to dump his party boss and associate himself with a big political machine. Interestingly, he is heavily engaged in presidential campaigns of the limping party, making it difficult to disentangle himself. His allies say he has time to rebrand or face oblivion.
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A major falling-out is looming between a senator and a member of the National Assembly. The senator, colluding with another county legislator, is said to have gone behind the MP’s back and planned a series of activities addressed by a stalwart enjoying huge support. The intention was to portray the MP in a bad light. However, a source tells Corridors the stalwart with a soft spot for the legislator, reprimanded the senator, saying his plan was in bad faith, never to be repeated.
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A vocal aspirant from Western could be in for a rude shock. The man associated with DP William Ruto’s UDA party is said to be very unpopular among top party officials in the county. They think the man will be easily defeated in an all-important race. So, they are pushing another aspirant, a former official in the energy sector, to be the party’s flagbearer. Sources whisper to Corridors a major falling-out is likely as the veteran politician could cause a ruckus.
(Edited by V. Graham)
