Did a political heavyweight watch the Senate proceedings on Governor Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment from a high-end hotel ready to throw a party? The politico is said to have summoned a few close MPs from his region with whom he followed the proceedings, hoping that the motion would go a certain way. The bigwig, who was however disappointed when the senators started voting, reportedly left in a huff. He left the MPs behind at the hotel after realising that the motion had flopped, against his wish. It is not clear how the politico will speak about the issue going forward. He would likely retreat with egg on his face.
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A woman representative from one of the perceived patriarchal communities is crying foul after the elders reportedly threatened to curse her. The MP who has run into trouble with elders is said not to see eye to eye with constituency MPs because of what her critics claim is arrogance. In one of the meetings she held recently, she is said to have dished out some facilitation to a faction of the elders to try to heal the rift with the dreaded council. Surprisingly, after the faction received the money, they are said to have disappeared and never delivered it as was expected.
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A political ceasefire allegedly brokered by a top political leader between a governor and an MP from the county is said to have flopped. Days after the display of public camaraderie during an event attended by the heavyweight, the two are back to exchanging bitter words. They have been firing salvos on online platforms. The MP is said to have demanded that the county boss addresses some issues he raised in his letter of irreducible minimums. However, the county boss has reportedly dismissed the demands as self-seeking and unrealistic, setting the stage for another round of showdown. At a private function attended by the governor's close allies, the county boss' confidants told him to stand his ground.
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Is the CEO of a parastatal within the tourism sector in office illegally? The officer's recruitment was at some point overturned by a court but the individual apparently continues to occupy office. The court had declared the recruitment null and void and directed that a fresh process be instituted. However, months after the ruling, the officer is said to continue to discharge his duties contrary to the court orders. It is not clear what forces are behind the alleged impunity that flies in the face of justice. An appeal on a certificate of urgency to set aside the order was stayed a few months ago, meaning that the officer should exit office. Perhaps, this should get the attention of Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua.