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County official goes into hiding 6h ago

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A senior county official has gone into hiding following allegations that he pocketed millions of shillings meant to influence MCAs to pass a controversial tax Bill. The proposed law had faced strong opposition from activists and a majority of ward representatives, who argued it would burden residents. Sources indicate that the governor assigned the official to facilitate support for the legislation, but the officer allegedly disappeared before delivering the cash to the lawmakers.

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