A presidential aspirant is frustrated after his desire to own a political party — political negotiating capital — was scuttled at the last minute. The man, who had earlier hyped his presidential bid, might as well go back to the drawing board. His new party, the name cost him millions, wasn't cleared by the Registrar of Political Parties despite the fact they presented the full registration certificate. A little bird whispers to Corridors of Power that the party's name is not in the list of those certified by the Wafula Chebukati (pictured)-led IEBC. The presidential hopeful is now mulling acquiring an existing party and rebranding it for launch next month.
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A close ally of a presidential hopeful in the Uhuru Kenyatta succession has elicited talk with his unbecoming solicitation of inducements from those seeking audience with the bigwig. The gatekeeper is accused of raking in millions of shillings after invoking the name of his supposed political godfather. Those near the bigwig fear his chances of getting more loyal supporters to his side are waning as anyone who doesn’t fit the bill (literally) gets no chance to reach the big man. Those aware of the dealings wonder why the hopeful has kept the ally by his side, saying he could be getting a share of the harvest.
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The recent declaration by a former Mt Kenya governor that he will seek to recapture his seat in August has left his rivals worried and wondering what to do. The incumbent’s worry is that his predecessor is receiving huge support from the voters whenever he makes roadside stops to address them. A group of leaders was overheard at a top hotel in Upper Hill scheming how to create propaganda to taint the ex-governor’s reputation. Corridors is informed this is because they have no option of containing the man during nominations, the fellow having formed his own vehicle for the vote.
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A Western Kenya governor serving his last term has raised eyebrows with new changes he has implemented in his administration. Locals believe the county boss is placing his cronies in core positions to cover up the mess he committed during his reign. Some key positions had remained vacant since he was re-elected in 2017 and the move to fill them some six months to the election has left those eyeing the seat speculating. Word is that the county boss is keen not to let the ills he committed while in office haunt him when he leaves.
(Edited by V. Graham)
