What’s in a ride? A lot, it seems, following the lamentations of a top gun in government. The man is allegedly ruing the chance he did not take to savour a pristine white Mercedes Benz he ordered before he was shifted to another post. The luxurious ride, which for some time remained parked at the ministry’s parking lot since its delivery, has finally been put to use. The new user has reportedly painted it black as part of his transport plan. Corridors of Power is apprised that the colour change was for personal security reasons as white is quite a screamer.
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A senior government official has shocked those around him with comments about how he is bewildered by the level of hate people have against the administration. An insider intimated that the man has not shied away from telling anyone who cares to listen how terrified he supposedly became after protesters stormed Parliament last Tuesday. Those around the man, we are told, did not equally shy away from reminding him that Kenyans are tired of the way his office allegedly mistreats people who seek services there. The official has reportedly vowed to instigate serious changes in the office’s mode of operation.
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A county chief in Western Kenya is allegedly in panic mode due to his waning prospects of playing politics at the national stage. The politico had told close allies of his exit strategy only for Gen Zs to emerge and alter the equation. An insider whispered to Corridors of Power that things are not adding up for the bigwig in the face of no proper fallback plan in place to counter the shocks. To add to his woes, the politico is said to have burnt lots of local bridges during his short stint at the top seat.
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It seems all is not well among a group of friends who had embarked on a mission to outrun a prominent political figure from a vote-rich region. The lot, we are told, no longer sees eye to eye amid reports they have been infiltrated by people out to break their unity quest. Claims are swirling that in the beginning, the team would meet frequently to plan a joint cause to pursue. Those aware of the alleged division say things have since gone south in the team and that the goodies that brought them together are no longer flowing. Some have opted to focus on their slim chances of political survival, having reportedly sullied the ground with their reckless political moves.