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Natembeya vs Ichung’wah

Reactions to the war of words between Trans-Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya are expected to make the headlines today.

This is after the two leaders disagreed after Natembeya urged President William Ruto to intervene in the surge of abductions.

The governor’s request to the president seemed to have irked Ichung’wah, who said Natembeya did not have the moral authority to fire such a shot.

In particular, the Kikuyu Member of Parliament (MP), without mincing his words, linked Natembeya to abductions witnessed in the previous government.

But in his response, Natembeya distanced himself from the accusations saying the insults from Ichung’wah are divisionary tactics.

“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 on his official X account.

He also vowed to continue defending Kenyans and keeping the Kenya Kwanza government in check.

“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,” the county head said.