National Assembly Speaker and Forum for the Restoration of Democracy (FORD-Kenya) party leader, Moses Wetang’ula, has held talks with over 15 Trans Nzoia Members of County Assembly (MCAs) amid political alignments ahead of the 2027 general election.

The dialogue follows a heated feud between Trans Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya and the FORD-Kenya top brass in matters of the Luhya community/Mulemebe nation leadership and development agenda.

Natembeya vs FORD-Kenya apart

Natemebeya, through his famous ‘Tawe’ slogan, has been campaigning against Wetang’ula’s influence in the western region of the country, accusing the Speaker of the National Assembly of holding the community hostage for decades using his party, FORD-Kenya.

However, in a bid to restore faith in the FORD-Kenya among the people of Trans Nzoia, Wetang’ula held a consultative meeting with a delegation of grassroots leaders from George Natembeya’s backyard on Tuesday evening, November 11, 2025.

The MCAs were joined by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, Senator Wafula Wakoli, Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang, Webuye East MP Martin Pepela Wanyonyi, and Kanduyi MP John Makali.

Wetang’ula’s strategic move

”At the request of the county leadership, our discussions focused on key issues affecting the people of TransNzoia, from service delivery and development priorities to political cohesion and enhanced cooperation between the National Government and County Governments,” Wetang’ula took to X on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

”I reaffirmed my unwavering commitment to continuous engagement with local leaders, emphasising that strong collaboration across all levels of leadership is essential to driving social and economic development in our region.”

“I also encouraged the MCAs to remain united in purpose and steadfast in their oversight role, assuring them of my full support as we work to strengthen a seamless and productive relationship with national institutions,” he added.

Meanwhile, George Natembeya has been calling for generational change in Western Kenya’s political leadership, describing Moses Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as part of an old guard that should be phased out.

Speaking on a local radio station on Friday, August 29, 2025, Natembeya argued that the region needs new leadership to move forward effectively.

“Mudavadi too, Eugene Wamalwa, those are all the politicians we should phase out. I want generational change of leadership in Western,” Natembeya said.