Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has hit out at Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, and their allies, calling them out for using the security withdrawal controversy to gain sympathy ahead of the Malava constituency by-election that will be held on Thursday, November 26, 2025. His comments come just hours after Governor Natembeya publicly faulted the government for withdrawing his security detail without notice, saying the move violated the law and exposed him to personal danger.

Speaking through an X post posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Cherargei dismissed the leaders’ concerns as political theatre meant to sway voters on the eve of the by-election. He said the group had sensed defeat.

“Khalwale, Natembeya & co have realised that we are going to vanquish them in tomorrow’s by-elections in Malava constituency, that’s why they have now resorted to sympathy and meaningless theatrics on withdrawal of security,” Cherargei wrote

The senator argued that the leaders were attempting to stir emotions rather than present a convincing agenda to the people of Malava. He said the team had failed to convince the people of Malava constituency.

“This is after they failed to convince the great people of Malava constituency with their useless rhetoric,” he wrote. Cherargei added that there will be no sympathy for Khalwale and Natembeya. “There will be no sympathy for Khalwale, Natembeya, the ONLY sympathy available to them is a place called Huruma estate,” he concluded

Natembeya says his life is in danger

His remarks came shortly after Governor Natembeya called out the National Police Service for endangering his life by recalling his security without explanation. Natembeya. “Today, my security detail was withdrawn without any notice or lawful justification,” he said, adding that the move violated Sections 30 and 31 of the National Police Service Act. “This action violates the National Police Service Act, Sections 30 and 31, which obligate the Inspector-General to provide security to State officers whose roles and public engagements expose them to heightened risk,” he stated

The timing of both statements has turned the Malava race into a heated national debate, with security concerns now mixing with political rivalry. As Malava prepares to vote on Thursday, November 26, 2025, tensions remain high, with both sides trading accusations and framing the contest as a test of political influence in the region.