Also known as: Governor George Natembeya · Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya · Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya · Hon. Natembeya · Mr Natembeya · His Excellency George Natembeya
Trans Nzoia Governor involved in political tensions with President Ruto over market launches and county development projects.
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Citizen Digital
… This comes as President Ruto sustains a tiff with the county's Governor George Natembeya over claiming credit for the construction of the new market. …
Linda Mwananchi chides Ruto over alleged takeover of Trans Nzoia marketCitizen Digital
… The Wiper leader also weighed in on Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya's tribulations at the hands of state agencies. …
Kalonzo demands arrest of all suspects behind violence at Raila's memorialCitizen Digital
… On the specific dispute between President William Ruto and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, the Constitution is particularly clear on the question of markets. …
Ruto-Natembeya feud: The Constitution is clear on marketsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 19 – Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has abandoned his plan to storm the Masinde Muliro Business Park in Kitale amid an escalating dispute over the ownership and control of the facility. …
Natembeya abandons plan to take over disputed Masinde Muliro MarketThe Standard
… He also criticised the government over the reported withdrawal of security for Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Siaya Governor James Orengo, linking the decision to their political positions. …
Leave Raila Odinga's family alone, Sifuna tells criticsThe Standard
… He defended Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya against harassment by the state agents, raising concerns about the deployment of hundreds of Police Officers around Kitale market, where the government intends to build a hospital, terming it an abuse of office. …
Kalonzo condemns invasion of Moi family land in EldoretCitizen Digital
… ion, from Gachagua to Kalonzo to Matiang’i, to unite so that Kenyans can have a new beginning in 2027.” Sifuna accused the government of frustrating opposition leaders, citing security concerns involving Siaya Governor James Orengo and his Trans Nzoia counterpart George Natembeya …
Sifuna: I will be the first one-term Senator to become presidentCitizen Digital
… esident William Ruto speaking at ACK Church Service, Kapsabet, Nandi County on October 18, 2026 Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto says the government will proceed with construction of the Trans Nzoia hospital despite his political differences with Governor George Natembeya …
Ruto: I will build hospitals despite differences with NatembeyaCitizen Digital
… Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen criticised Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for allegedly opposing Ruto's development plans in Trans Nzoia county. …
Ruto intensifies onslaught on Sifuna, opposition during Nandi rallyThe Standard
What began as a presidential development tour in Trans Nzoia County has escalated into an open political confrontation between President William Ruto and Governor George Natembeya. …
Ruto, Natembeya in blown out warNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna outlined cost-cutting measures he would implement in the first 100 days as president, pledging to scrap several taxes introduced during President Ruto's administration and cut Ksh.500 million from the national budget to redirect to Kenyans.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna outlined cost-cutting measures he would implement in the first 100 days as president, pledging to scrap several taxes introduced during President Ruto's administration and cut Ksh.500 million from the national budget to redirect to Kenyans.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has proposed a new national leadership structure headed by party leader Godfrey Osotsi and four deputies, consolidating its political operations ahead of the 2027 General Election. The structure includes Caroli Omondi as Secretary General, Richard Onyonka as treasurer, and Faith Odhiambo and Patrick Makau among the deputy party leaders.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has threatened to mobilise 10,000 Kenyans to occupy the IEBC headquarters and stage demonstrations across the country unless the electoral commission discloses voter registration numbers in border counties including Wajir and Mandera ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua said he has agreed with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino to demand explanations from the commission, though their positions on the proposed protests were not independently established.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement is holding its official party launch on Thursday, advancing its political ambitions to the next level. The movement's leaders include Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino, James Orengo, and George Natembeya.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
More than 2,000 traders from Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale have been given 24-hour eviction notices as Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya invalidated market allocations made by President William Ruto two weeks earlier, leaving the market largely empty.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political tensions flared at the burial of former Ambassador Burudi Nabwera in Trans Nzoia County as Governor George Natembeya and Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau clashed, briefly disrupting the ceremony. Natembeya criticized President William Ruto and called for support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, while Bisau interjected, sparking the confrontation.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the burial of Burundi Nabwera, Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau urged Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to cut short his speech to allow the funeral to proceed by 2pm as specified in the deceased's will. The disagreement escalated into a heated seven-minute exchange before a family member intervened to end the standoff.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya admitted that the World Bank financed the Kitale market construction through the Kenya Urban Support Programme, with additional funds from the Kenya Devolution Support Programme and the county government totaling Sh874 million. He stated that development projects are welcome but should not be politicized.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
An October 2026 nationwide poll shows the Linda Mwananchi Movement at 25 per cent support, ahead of President William Ruto's UDA at 23 per cent, with other parties including DCP, Wiper, and ODM trailing at nine, eight, and eight per cent respectively.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Amos Boaz Masika, official photographer at Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya's office, was arrested by DCI officers in Kitale on Thursday afternoon on unspecified criminal charges. Another staffer, David Musundi from the communications department, has gone underground to evade DCI arrest for unknown reasons.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has condemned an attack on former Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza during Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2026, at Githongo Market, which involved destruction of vehicles, theft of equipment, and injury to staff members. The party called for prompt investigations and an end to the use of "sponsored goons" to attack opposition leaders and supporters.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A dispute over voter registration along the Kenya-Uganda border has escalated into a political confrontation between Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, involving President William Ruto and Uganda's government, which has warned its nationals against registering as Kenyan citizens.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Linda Mwananchi National Secretariat has condemned attacks on former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, including one during Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20 where her vehicles were damaged and staff injured, and another on October 18 during a charity event where equipment was stolen. The secretariat has called for investigations into both incidents and criticised the Council of Governors for not speaking out against what it alleges are sponsored attacks on opposition leaders.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Residents in Rift Valley counties boycotted the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations, with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya among those absent. The Trans Nzoia County Commissioner subsequently directed government administrators not to salute leaders who show disrespect toward President William Ruto.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Trans Nzoia County Commissioner Allasow Hussein has directed local administrators, chiefs, and assistant chiefs to stop saluting or offering official courtesies to Governor George Natembeya, accusing him of failing to show respect to President William Ruto amid an ongoing standoff over the opening of Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua welcomed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi brigade members to his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri on Tuesday, signalling growing prospects of political cooperation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
A political standoff between President William Ruto and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has escalated into efforts to suppress and arrest the governor and derail development projects in the county. The row centres on allegations of undermining devolution, hijacking projects, and the sudden withdrawal of the governor's security detail.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Heavy police deployment at Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale on Monday disrupted business operations amid tensions between President William Ruto and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. Roadblocks and the security presence prompted traders to stay away from the central business district.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the Inspector General of Police to widen investigations into violence that disrupted the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, demanding arrest and prosecution of alleged planners and financiers. Kalonzo accused the government of using state actors and hired gangs to disrupt opposition activities.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of deliberately frustrating county governments led by governors allied to the United Opposition, citing disruption of Murang'a County's digital health management system affecting 170 health facilities.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has censured President William Ruto over his attachment to the construction of the new Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County, accusing him of claiming credit for county-funded or co-managed projects instead of letting county governments handle devolved functions.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on security to arrest more suspects behind chaos at Raila Odinga's first death anniversary at Migwena grounds in Siaya on October 15, 2026, saying five arrests are insufficient and planners and financiers should also be pursued.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An analysis argues that the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, clearly assigns trade development and regulation, including markets, to county governments under the Fourth Schedule, and that governors are not subordinate to the President in constitutional matters.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has abandoned his plan to take control of the disputed Masinde Muliro Business Park and relocate street traders to it, citing his original intention to bring people together rather than enforce displacement. The governor had previously vowed to reopen the market and accused President Ruto of appropriating county projects, but now says traders without allocated spaces can remain where they are.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended Raila Odinga's family against criticism from former allies, saying some who claimed to be close confidants of the late former Prime Minister have now insulted his wife and children. His remarks come amid divisions within ODM over the party's political direction ahead of 2027.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the forceful takeover of property belonging to the late President Daniel Arap Moi's family adjacent to the Eldoret State Lodge, calling it impunity by the Ruto regime and urging security personnel to vacate immediately.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced he will run for president in 2027 against President William Ruto, expressing confidence that his new political outfit, Linda Mwananchi, will gain nationwide support despite questions about his experience and resources.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto says the government will build the Trans Nzoia hospital despite political disagreements with Governor George Natembeya, stating that the facility belongs to the people and should not be affected by leadership disputes. The President said Trans Nzoia is part of a wider expansion of healthcare infrastructure, with 10 hospitals already under development in Bomet, Embu and Kwale, and 15 more expected to begin construction next year.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto addressed supporters in Kapsabet, Nandi county, announcing development plans including electricity connections and road expansion, while criticizing opposition figures Edwin Sifuna, Fred Matiang'i, and Kalonzo Musyoka as lacking an agenda for the country.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A presidential development tour in Trans Nzoia County has escalated into an open political confrontation between President William Ruto and Governor George Natembeya.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →