‘Tawe’ anapinga kila kitu! President Ruto hits out at Natembeya for opposing his government

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya that a leadership change may occur in 2027, accusing him of hindering development projects. Speaking during Mazingira Day celebrations in Endebess, Trans-Nzoia County, Murkomen stated that residents would elect a governor willing to cooperate with the national government, citing disagreements over plans for a hospital and the upgrade of Kitale Stadium.

The CS urged President Ruto to intervene in the dispute, claiming Natembeya had opposed the projects despite the need for improved healthcare and sports infrastructure. "Mheshimiwa rais, huyu gavana, yeye mtu mmoja azuie watu, wakufe waitwe Shakahola, ama sisi wenyewe tudeal na huyo gavana alafu wewe ujenge hiyo hospitali? Si namna hiyo?"

Murkomen said. "Na wewe ukitoa amri mheshimiwa rais huyu hana uwezo, sisi tutafunga hapo na tujenge hospitali isonge mbele." He argued that the hospital was necessary to address healthcare challenges faced by residents and called for the construction of a modern Kitale Stadium, noting that Trans-Nzoia and neighboring Bungoma had produced numerous football players who required better sporting facilities.

"Stadium yetu ya Kitale inafaa kujengwa iwe kama stadium zingine kwa Kenya nzima," he said. Murkomen, who considers Trans-Nzoia his home, told Ruto that residents would elect a governor who would work with the national government after the 2027 General Election. "Nataka nikupatie hakikisho na ninaongea kama mkaaji wa Trans Nzoia hii, mwaka kesho tutakupatia gavana mwenye atafanya kazi na wewe," he said.

The Interior CS also accused the county leadership of obstructing development and urged the President to ensure the proposed projects were implemented. Murkomen cautioned against tribal divisions, emphasizing that Trans-Nzoia should remain united despite its diverse ethnic communities. "Lazima tutabadilisha uongozi katika Trans Nzoia hii, na sisi hatuwezi kubali mambo ya ukabila ama kugawa watu," Murkomen said.

"Trans Nzoia ni Kenya, Kenya ni Trans Nzoia, kila mtu ako hapa tutatembea safari pamoja kusonga mbele."