Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has fired back at accusations of tribal bias, calling out what he described as “hypocrisy and selective outrage” from certain leaders. Speaking during a public event in Kitale on Monday, Natembeya defended his track record on inclusivity and took a swipe at some Rift Valley leaders whom he accused of engaging in ethnic exclusion while hiding behind false narratives.
“My driver is a Kalenjin. My security team is made up of Kalenjins and Sabaots. My entire team comprises people from all communities in Trans Nzoia,” Natembeya stated, in an apparent response to criticism from Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, who has recently accused him of ethnic favoritism.
The governor questioned the inclusivity of other leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration, specifically challenging Senator Cherargei to reveal how many members of the Bukusu community he has employed.
“Can Cherargei tell me how many Bukusus he has employed?” Natembeya asked, as the crowd cheered.
In a further escalation, Natembeya accused Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago of previously orchestrating the removal of a Luhya Chancellor from a public university in Uasin Gishu County.
“Senator Mandago himself went and removed a Luhya chancellor in Uasin Gishu. So who is really tribal?” the governor asked.
Natembeya also issued a bold statement directed at President William Ruto, stating he would not be intimidated into silence.
“Mr. President, you can kill me or not kill me, but I will keep speaking my mind. I don’t care if you kill me,” Natembeya declared, drawing both applause and tension in the crowd.
Rising Political Tensions
Natembeya’s remarks come in the wake of heightened political temperatures in the Rift Valley and Western Kenya regions, where debates over ethnic representation and political marginalization have intensified. The Trans Nzoia governor, known for his outspoken and unapologetic style, has recently found himself at odds with members of the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition.
While some political observers say Natembeya’s confrontational stance is building his national profile, others argue it may be deepening ethnic divisions in an already polarized political landscape.
So far, Senator Cherargei and Senator Mandago have not formally responded to the governor’s accusations. State House has also remained silent on Natembeya’s remarks directed at the President.
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