Two senior officials in key ministry fight for control

A BITTER POWER struggle has reportedly erupted between two senior officials within a key ministry responsible for shaping the country’s image. Sources indicate that the feud, which has been simmering for months, recently escalated over control of a delegation set to represent Kenya at an international event. Each official reportedly submitted a separate list of delegates, sparking a standoff that nearly derailed the trip, an outcome that could have had serious diplomatic and reputational consequences for the country.

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IS A TOP government official considering stepping down ahead of the 2027 elections? Insiders say the man, credited with playing a key role in the rise of the current administration, is seriously weighing the option of quitting. However, some sources indicate he remains undecided about his next move. It is reported that emissaries from the opposition have approached him, urging him to abandon the government and join their camp. They are said to be courting him for a prominent position in the upcoming polls.

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ELECTED POLITICIANS SEEKING to discipline an official over alleged graft were supposedly served a dose of their own medicine. The official they had targeted reportedly hit back during a high-level meeting by unveiling a seemingly damning dossier on his accusers. He exposed the politicians' alleged extortionist activities, revealing how some had allegedly morphed into self-styled revenue collectors, operating more like an extortion racket than public servants. Stunned and angered by the revelations, the politicians quietly walked out of the meeting. Unsurprisingly, the push to punish the official fizzled out.

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COMPETITION FOR A much sought-after constituency seat has taken a dramatic turn. This is amid reports that a county boss is allegedly plotting the arrest of a strong contender on trumped-up charges, ostensibly to pave the way for a preferred candidate. Confidential sources indicate that the top county official has supposedly reached out to powerful figures in a bid to sideline the aspirant, with plans allegedly underway to nab him at a major port upon his return from a trip abroad. The official is said to be seemingly determined to block the aspirant’s bid at all costs, apparently rattled by the contender’s growing support among youth and women voters. The surge has reportedly shaken the confidence of the establishment.