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Are lawmakers from a given region fearing the backlash of their constituents so much that they have begun skiving off key functions? This was the talk in a social gathering recently where the lot reportedly stayed away, letting down hundreds who were expecting to hear from them on the contentious Finance Bill. Even bigwigs who attended the meeting were unaccompanied by the usual battery of MPs in their entourage. The gathering was abuzz with talk that the MPs may have grown cold feet, giving their rivals a field day to destroy their polity.
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A first-term woman representative has been coerced into parting with a substantial sum of money. Reason? She allegedly disagreed with her former younger lover on the stance to take on certain issue of national interest. The young man, who we are told had parted ways with the politician long ago, had allegedly threatened to circulate photos and videos of the estranged lover. Fearing repercussions, the woman reportedly made numerous calls through intermediaries, which eventually saw her succeed to have the posts not shared after paying a sum nearing a million shillings.
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An ex-MP known for supporting the current government has now surprisingly switched sides. The flamboyant politician from a county in Central region who is notorious for his shifting allegiances, was recently heard at a city club whispering to anyone who cared to listen that he had officially joined the opposition. His opportunistic move seems to be linked with the ongoing anti-Finance Bill protests as it has provided him with a strategic opportunity for a possible comeback. The man had previously vowed to stick to the present administration and that he will never ever support the opposition. It now remains to be seen whether or not he will last long in his newfound home.
