{
  "id": 13428859,
  "title": "Ruto fires back at Natembeya over ‘Tawe’ slogan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/ruto-fires-back-at-natembeya-over-tawe-slogan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:05:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/ruto-fires-back-at-natembeya-over-tawe-slogan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President William Ruto has spoken out against Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya's \"Tawe Tawe\" slogan, accusing political opposition of hindering development within the county. During a roadside address on Mazingira Day in Endebess, Ruto pledged to enhance public facilities, including roads and hospitals, in order to speed up progress. He emphasized that residents should back development initiatives instead of opposing government projects. The President assured the public that his administration would focus on addressing infrastructure and service delivery issues, promising to complete the Endebess hospital project by December and outlining further plans to improve roads, markets, and ongoing hospital projects. Ruto also indicated his intention to return to the area in January or February to officially inaugurate the hospital and to address other development needs. The growing political rift between Ruto's allies and Natembeya, who has used the \"Tawe\" slogan to rally opposition to the political establishment, is evident in Natembeya's recent criticisms of the Kenya Kwanza administration. Natembeya has emerged as a prominent critic of the government, with the slogan gaining traction among leaders seeking political change ahead of the 2027 General Election. Meanwhile, former Health Cabinet Administrative Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has expressed interest in the gubernatorial race, receiving support from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, while former Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa is also considering a bid for the position.",
  "summary": "President William Ruto has criticised Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya’s “Tawe Tawe” slogan, accusing opposition politics of slowing development in the county as he pledged to improve roads, hospitals and other public facilities. Speaking on Saturday, October 10, 2026, during a roadside address in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, on the occasion of Mazingira Day, Ruto […]",
  "key_points": [
    "President Ruto criticized Natembeya's 'Tawe' slogan, accusing opposition of hindering development.",
    "Ruto pledged to improve public facilities like roads and hospitals in Trans Nzoia County."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nation Africa",
        "title": "‘Tawe’ anapinga kila kitu! President Ruto hits out at Natembeya for opposing his government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/tawe-anapinga-kila-kitu-president-ruto-hits-out-at-natembeya-for",
        "published": "2026-10-10T10:18:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Murkomen warns Natembeya, vows Trans-Nzoia will get a governor willing to work with Ruto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/murkomen-warns-natembeya-vows-trans-nzoia-will-get-a-governor-willing",
        "published": "2026-10-10T13:33:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}