Kenya discusses possible conflicts involving officials and parties
In Kenya, anonymous sources told Nation Kenya about a possible rise in tensions surrounding an unnamed Cabinet Secretary. According to them, close allies and certain state officials are allegedly questioning his ability to exercise his powers, while some allies privately doubt whether it is advisable for him to remain in office.
The publication's sources also claim that criticism was at times directed at an official holding the position of Principal Secretary, although, in their view, the grievances were addressed to the head of the department.
MP’s absence from sittings
The publication also writes separately about an unnamed member of parliament who, according to colleagues, has avoided chamber sittings for several weeks following a high-profile statement made outside parliament. Under the chamber's rules, parliamentarians cannot discuss a colleague's conduct without a corresponding motion and the presence of the MP concerned.
The MP's colleagues claim that he found reasons not to attend sittings and on one occasion travelled abroad during a period when other lawmakers were demanding explanations regarding his statement.
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Reports of disputes
According to Nation Kenya, a female MP from one of the leading political parties expressed concern about unnamed officials whom she suspects of having a conflict of interest and conducting business with the party through intermediaries. Her remarks, the publication writes, concern contracts and supplies for planned events.
In another case, the publication's sources reported a dispute over a vacant position on a parliamentary commission. They also made unverified claims that people linked to senior officials may have approached candidates for money, promising to influence the outcome of the selection process.
In addition, Nation Kenya reported on a party official who was allegedly restricted from accessing the office, although he remains a registered member of the party. The publication's sources also reported tensions in the leadership of an unnamed important agency, which, according to them, led to the postponement of the release of an expected shortlist of candidates.
