Talk of Town: The non-architect who approves buildings

Non-architect who approves buildings

A senior City Hall development control official faces fresh scrutiny, with professionals threatening to report him to the architects’ registration board over claims that he is unregistered. He is also accused of delaying developers’ plans and soliciting bribes, allegations reportedly raised at a tense meeting with county leaders. The controversy revives memories of his previous questioning by anti-graft investigators over suspected corruption and unexplained wealth. Fresh questions have also emerged over why his name was removed from the list of suspects in a city building collapse.

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Politician’s relatives behaving badly

A storm is brewing around a controversial Western Kenya politician eyeing a county seat in 2027, with his ambitions reportedly threatened by alleged abrasive and abusive conduct by close family members. The combative politician faces growing disquiet as opponents seize on the controversy, potentially turning his once-formidable political brand into an electoral liability. With voters demanding accountability, pressure is mounting on him to rein in his relatives before their alleged behaviour undermines his political fortunes in his home county ahead of the high-stakes 2027 elections.

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Bloggers train guns on their boss

A senator eyeing the governor’s seat is reportedly fighting fires on multiple fronts, with his political machinery threatening to unravel ahead of the 2027 race. Once known for deploying bloggers to attack rivals, he is now on the receiving end after the online operatives turned on him over months of unpaid dues. The mounting bills have reportedly forced him to organise fundraisers as disgruntled bloggers threaten to spill the beans. The financial embarrassment comes amid another headache: local clergy have threatened to deny him the microphone over his political rhetoric.

Is a Broadbased CS drunk with power?

One Cabinet Secretary appears to have developed an intoxicating taste for power and money since the Gen Z protests two years ago. The CS reportedly stunned community stakeholders at a recent meeting in his home region by flaunting his financial muscle and declaring that the only person he recognises is his boss, with everyone else reduced to spectators. His remarks left some attendees wondering whether the protests that catapulted him to the Cabinet had also inflated his ego. Has power gone to his head, or is he simply enjoying his moment in the sun?

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Aspirant riled by step-down request

Did a gubernatorial aspirant leave a recent opposition meeting wondering why he bothered attending? Word is the politician left disappointed after being advised to shelve his ambitions and rally behind another candidate. The suggestion reportedly did not go down well with the aspirant, who has been eyeing the county’s top seat. His aides were later overheard lamenting that their boss was deeply disappointed by the unexpected turn of events. Will he swallow his pride and step aside, or plot a rebellion against the opposition’s preferred candidate?

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Social media fame meets political reality

Is reality finally catching up with a sacked county official? Barely a week after being shown the door, the former official is reportedly coming to terms with the sudden end of his county government stint. Those in the know say he may have mistaken his social media popularity for political capital. So carried away was he by his online following that he reportedly began entertaining thoughts of seeking a top seat in 2027. But with his job gone and political fortunes uncertain, the once-confident official may be discovering that viral posts, likes, and online applause do not necessarily translate into votes.

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