The rival has won over many residents through generous donations.
by JULIUS OTIENO
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AN OUTGOING GOVERNOR from a vast
region is seemingly reconsidering his bid
for a parliamentary seat over fears of a
humiliating defeat. The governor has been
campaigning in his rural constituency but
is reportedly concerned by the growing
popularity of a flamboyant politician who
has taken the area by storm. The rival has
won over many residents through generous donations. Sources say the governor
may abandon the race and instead hope
for a state appointment if the presidential
candidate he supports wins the election.
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A SENIOR STATE official has been forced to return a Sh5 million donation he allegedly disappeared with from a prominent
politician. The official had been given the
cash to share among locals during the politician’s recent visit to the area. However,
he allegedly pocketed the money, leaving
residents high and dry. The official, who is
considering running for a governor seat,
later hastily returned the cash. Insiders say
some residents had threatened to torch his
prime asset located in the town that also
hosts the county headquarters.
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IS A TOP county official leading cam- paigns for a senior political figure in a vo- te-rich region on the verge of quitting? The
official is reportedly under pressure from
local politicians who are demanding cash
to fund activities in their constituencies.
He has consistently maintained that he
is leading the campaigns voluntarily and
receives no funding. His explanation has
failed to convince his allies, who claim he
has supposedly been given millions by his
political boss but is withholding the money.
The standoff now threatens to derail the
campaign, with the official said to be considering stepping aside.
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WAS A POLITICO heavily rewarded
to inflict political pain on a colleague? The
speculation followed the aggressive manner in which he reportedly pushed through
the agenda. Those who attended the
stormy meeting said he dismissed opposing views and insisted the decision be
implemented without delay. Some claimed
he executed alleged orders with military
precision. Throughout the session, he
repeatedly stepped outside to take phone
calls, fuelling claims he was seemingly
updating his political boss on the progress
of the operation.
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