Nandi Senator Kiprotich Arap Cherargei has intensified his criticism of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, accusing him of mismanaging county resources and urging Trans Nzoia County Assembly members to initiate impeachment proceedings.

In a post on X dated December 14, 2025, Cherargei stated: “This Governor has run down the entire development in Trans Nzoia county from poor development, wanton corruption and a tribal champion. He has nothing to show people of Trans Nzoia, that’s why he is looking for lame excuses, yet he is allocated devolved money. The people who oversight the President are the Parliament!

Calls for impeachment

The senator has urged the MCAs to act: “The best Christmas gift and New Year blessings are for the Trans Nzoia county MCAs to immediately start impeachment proceedings against this rogue Governor Natembeya to protect devolution and the people of Trans Nzoia and also allow him more free time to be a tribal chief.”

“We SHALL confirm impeachment proceedings against him in the Senate in a landslide.”

The post follows Natembeya’s earlier criticism of President William Ruto and fellow governors over devolution, further escalating tensions between Cherargei, an ally of the national government, and Natembeya, who has opposed some government policies.

Criticism of past leadership

Cherargei also referenced Natembeya’s previous role as Rift Valley Regional Commissioner during the Uhuru Kenyatta era, claiming his leadership then was marked by impunity.

“During the Uhuru era, he was the face of impunity, where he demeaned a whole community through reckless talk and the senseless Mau Forest evictions that violated human rights, and when he left as Rift Valley regional commissioner, the many cattle rustlings stopped,” he said.

The senator further criticised Natembeya for missing a recent intergovernmental meeting on devolution with other governors, describing it as a disregard for constitutional obligations.

“Last week, alongside Governors Orengo, Ayacko, and Wanga, he skipped without apology a constitutional meeting between national and county governments on how to strengthen devolution to benefit Kenyans,” Cherargei added.

The accusations come amid a history of clashes between the two leaders. Earlier in 2025, Cherargei had repeatedly called for Natembeya’s impeachment over similar citations of poor governance and corruption.