Drama as Wetangula, Natembeya Battle For Supremacy Turns Violent.
Drama as Wetangula, Natembeya Battle For Supremacy Turns Violent: There was physical confrontation at a gathering in Goseta, Trans Nzoia between Natembeya and Wetangula.
According to reports, The chaos started after President William Ruto’s order last month for the eviction of illegal settlers occupying the Kitale prison land in Trans Nzoia County.
Governor Natembeya, a proponent of reclaiming the 2,700-acre land has been accused by Speaker Wetang’ula for instigating the move.
In response, Natembeya clarified that the eviction came from a presidential directive, asserting it as a national government matter.
“I want to tell Kenya Kwanza leaders to leave me alone,” he expressed, refuting allegations that he influenced the President’s decision. “I am not an advisor of the Head of State,” the governor emphasised.
Natembeya further denied any personal gains from the land dispute, advocating instead for the need to develop affordable housing units.
“I do not stand to gain from this land,” he reiterated, underscoring the importance of addressing housing needs in the region.
Natembeya, while acknowledging criticism, defended his stance, asserting respect for leaders like Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
“Those criticising me for pointing out political mistakes of top western Kenya leaders are not genuine,” Natembeya remarked during a burial ceremony in Bungoma county.
However, his statements did not satisfy the discontent among lawmakers from the region, who accused Natembeya of disrespecting Wetang’ula and Mudavadi.
Led by Sirisia MP John Waluke, the Western MPs Caucus chairman, condemned Natembeya’s actions, labelling him a blockade to their efforts to rally support behind the two leaders ahead of the 2027 polls.
“We know who Natembeya is working for by his persistent attacks on Wetang’ula, and soon we shall name his master,” declared Waluke
This was followed by the hurling of stones and insults making the leaders to escape the event.
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