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Tongues are wagging following the decision by a crucial government installation to enrol the military to oversee the current renovation works. The uniformed crews have on many occasions been spotted supervising the contractors on site. Is it that the military officers are efficient or efforts to tame corruption and inefficiency among the contractors? The works were finished in record time, but the decision has now elicited debate about whether the more things changes the more they remain the same.
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The mistress of an MP from Western who works for a strategic government agency was assaulted by women from the constituency. It is alleged that she looks down upon the lot and insulted them that they are beggars. The four women, who were working for the MP but resigned, ran into trouble with the law. Fearing a public backlash, the MP is now reaching out to have the matter settled diplomatically to save face. The issue allegedly leaked to his spouse.
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An MP from Western is embarrassed following the outcome of the recently released national exam results. The constituency was ranked last in the county, despite investing in classrooms and labs. The constituents want the MP to motivate the teachers and facilitate the employment of more board of management teachers rather than investing in buildings.
