Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has dismissed reports suggesting his attendance at a recent Council of Governors meeting at State House Nairobi, clarifying that a photo circulating online is from a previous engagement held over two years ago.
In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, Governor Natembeya confirmed that the image being shared widely on social media is from a development-focused delegation he led to State House on March 15, 2023, and not from the Council of Governors' meeting with President William Ruto held yesterday.
“The photo currently circulating online is from that earlier visit, not a recent one. Let’s ensure our conversations remain rooted in facts and not misinformation,” Natembeya stated.
The governor explained that while he respects the value of intergovernmental consultations, he made a deliberate decision to skip the latest State House meeting, citing current political dynamics and what he termed as a need for strategic reflection.
“This was not an act of defiance, but a calculated choice informed by the intense pressure and political expectations surrounding the Western Kenya region at this time,” he said.
Natembeya, who has emerged as a vocal figure in the Western region's leadership, used the opportunity to speak on the broader conversation about the future of the Mulembe Nation, calling for a balance between unity and accountability.
“We must move beyond personality-driven politics and instead focus on integrity, service, and the collective upliftment of our region,” he emphasized. “The agents who have, for years, thrived on divisive western politics have no space in the Tawe Nation.”
The Tawe Nation — a slogan popularized by Natembeya’s administration — symbolizes a break from past political patterns in the region and a push toward bold, transparent, and development-oriented leadership.
As calls for a new political direction in Western Kenya grow louder, Natembeya's stance appears to signal a shift from traditional political alignments, reinforcing his reputation as a reformist and independent-minded leader.
Analysts view his move as both symbolic and strategic, aimed at consolidating a fresh political bloc that prioritizes economic empowerment, equitable representation, and grassroots engagement.
Governor Natembeya concluded his statement by urging residents and fellow leaders to "engage critically, but fairly, and always with the best interests of our region at heart."
The Council of Governors' meeting with the President proceeded without incident, but Natembeya’s absence — and the attention it has drawn — is likely to remain a talking point in the coming days as political realignments continue to shape Kenya’s landscape ahead of 2027.
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