Political temperatures in Kibra continue to rise following the announcement of a press conference by a senior politician, an event that has triggered sharp reactions from allies of a popular Kibra, based CEO whose influence in the constituency has been steadily growing in the previous days.
According to sources close to the CEO and which some have been captured by the press invite’s content, the move is linked to growing concern within political circles over the CEO’s expanding grassroots support and visibility and his continued growing love from the Kibra residents.
Additionally, the CEO’s communication team says that, the politician’s press briefing that is scheduled for 5:30pm at his Karen residence is viewed by the CEO’s camp as an attempt to contain, question, or politically profile the CEO’s rising influence ahead of the next electoral campaign.
The CEO’s team insists that any suggestion of wrongdoing is unfounded, describing the planned presser as part of a broader pattern where established politicians resort to public statements and media briefings to slow down emerging rivals rather than engaging them on policy or development records.
In response, the CEO has announced a parallel press briefing at exactly 5:30pm, to be held at an undisclosed location, where he is expected to thank Kibra residents for their support and clarify his political intentions, including his bid for the Kibra parliamentary seat.
The CEO’s team insists that any suggestion of wrongdoing is unfounded, describing the planned presser as part of a broader pattern where established politicians resort to public statements and media briefings to slow down emerging rivals rather than engaging them on policy or development records.
The communications team also disclosed that the CEO has sent agents to attend the politician’s press conference, with instructions to take notes and pose questions, a move they say is meant to promote transparency and seek clarity on any claims that may be raised.
Political analysts note that Kibra has increasingly become a battleground betwween the CEO and the incumbent and he seems to be emerging as the frontrunner in the coming Parliamentary race.
As both briefings take place simultaneously at 5:30pm.