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Trans-Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has vowed to speak his mind despite coming under scathing attack from Kikuyu Member of Parliament (MP) Kimani Ichung’wah.

Ichung’wah and Natembeya shared the same podium during the burial of Moses Wetangula’s mother in Bungoma. While the governor asked President William Ruto to help end abductions, Inchung’wah said Natembeya does not have the moral authority to make such a call.

The National Assembly Majority Leader linked the first-term governor to reported abductions in the previous regime, something that Natembeya denies.

“Apart from that, this afternoon, during the sombre funeral of Mama Anne Nanyama Wetangula in Kabuchai, Bungoma County, I was the subject of severe verbal attacks by some political leaders through the litany of insults and profanity towards my persona.

“Among the claims, some political leaders alleged that I am an abductor and a murderer who orchestrated the deaths of innocent Kenyans during the last regime. Let it be known that George Natembeya served as a diligent, honest, and truthful servant to the people of Kenya. A position I earned through merit and hard work. I resigned as the regional commissioner without any stain or scandal,” Natembeya said in a statement on X on Friday, January 3, 2024.

He said that his commitment as a regional commissioner in Rift Valley endeared him to the esteemed people of Trans Nzoia, who elected him as second governor.

“I want my fellow Kenyans to know that the reason some political leaders saw it worth insulting me was because I boldly told the president to order the end of abductions and command the release of the abducted youths,” he added.

He said the insults he faced are diversionary tactics.

“The families of these abducted youths are undergoing untold trauma, not knowing the whereabouts of their children.

“As some politicians dance merrily, enjoying the trappings of being leaders, a family doesn’t even have the appetite to drink a glass of water because they are in agony for not seeing their son, who disappeared without a trace.

“Unfortunately, without respect for these families, some political leaders are trying to divert this matter of national concern by insulting me with their frivolous allegations,” he continued.

Cannot be stopped

Natembeya vowed to continue defending Kenyans and putting the Kenya Kwanza government in check.

“The people of Kenya are currently suffering in pain, struggle, and poverty. I will continue speaking boldly, without fear. Kenyans want an end to extrajudicial abductions of our young people.

“Abductions must decisively and courageously be condemned. Kenyans are looking up to leaders to speak for them. We shall not stop reminding other leaders to remember the promise we gave Kenyans during our election campaigns. George Natembeya remains honest, transparent, and obedient to his people.

“The truth does not mind being questioned. A lie does not like being challenged,” he concluded.