I Quit As Regional Commissioner Clean: Natembeya Claps Back At Ichung'wah

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has affirmed that he stepped down from his role as the Rift Valley Regional Commissioner on a clean slate, contrary to claims by political leaders led by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah that he allowed the abductions and killings during his tenure.

Natembeya issued a terse statement on Friday, January 3 hours after he was subjected to vile verbal attacks during the funeral of Mama Anne Nanyama Wetangula, mother to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, held in Kabuchai, Bungoma County.  

The county boss affirmed his commitment to serve the people of, not just his county, but of the whole country with nothing but honesty and that hard work achieved with integrity was what got him to his current position.

"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," Natembeya told off the politicians who attacked him.

Trans Nzoia Governor, George Natembeya during a past address. /FILE

"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 affirmed that his commitment as a Regional Commissioner endeared him to the people of Trans Nzoia, who nurtured him to be their second governor.

He added that his remarks at the funeral where he condemned the abductions as well as demanded the release of the Kenyans who went missing mysteriously during the month of December 2024 triggered the political leaders whose only option was to use the podium to take him head-on.

Natembeya also accused a section of politicians of living with ignorance under the cover of luxury while families of the abducted Kenyans continue to live in worry over the fate of their loved ones.

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

"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."

Natembeya however noted that condemning extrajudicial abductions was not undermining the President and that Kenyans have a duty to remind state organs to adhere to the rule of law and the Constitution of Kenya's principles.

"These politicians lack emotional intelligence; they get carried away by euphoric cheers senselessly without assessing the unforeseen consequences of their loose mouths. I condemn the shameful utterances with the strongest terms possible. I will not be cowed or stopped by hired street hoodlums," Natembeya affirmed.

"The dream of freeing the Luhya community from the chains of egocentric politicians will not be dimmed by corrupt politicians. My fellow Luhya leaders and I, together with like-minded political leaders from other regions, will stand firm and become the voice of the people of Kenya."

Amidst the pain and suffering of Kenyans living in poverty, Natembeya vowed to continue speaking boldly and without fear, stating that Kenyans want an end to the extrajudicial abductions of 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.