Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has launched a scathing attack on National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, accusing him of hiring goons to harm him during his recent campaign tour in Bungoma County.
Addressing supporters shortly after his convoy was attacked by unknown assailants, Natembeya claimed Wetang’ula had deployed hired youths and state machinery to settle political scores.
“This is so primitive; it is not politics. Wabunge wa Kenya, huyu ndiye Chairman wenu anafanya mambo kama hii… your leader in the National Assembly is the one doing these things. Sending goons to come and destroy the home of a Member of the National Assembly because they have a different political opinion,”he charged.
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The governor, who insisted the attackers were targeting his life, dared Wetang’ula to face him directly instead of hiding behind rogue police officers and hired gangs.
Natembeya maintained he could not be intimidated by “youths with sticks,” arguing he had previously dealt with far more dangerous threats, including armed bandits and terrorists.
He further warned Wetang’ula to stop what he termed “primitive tactics,” telling his supporters to relay his message to the Speaker.
“Wale ambao munaongeaga na Wetang’ula, enda ambia Wetang’ula Natembeya amepigana na majambazi Rift Valley, amepigana na majingili Isiolo, amepigana na watu wamebeba bombs, asiniletee watoto wakuje kunipiga mimi na mipini. Ambia yeye blood facken, ambia yeye kumbavu, ambia Wetang’ula kumbafuuu, ambia yeye shenzi, ambia yeye awache ujinga,” he said.
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Natembeya’s fierce remarks came just hours after his motorcade was ambushed at Chwele Ward in Kabuchai, Bungoma County.
The attackers, whom Natembeya’s camp has linked to Wetang’ula, also reportedly raided the residence of Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga.
Viral videos and photos showed some of Natembeya’s vehicles damaged, with the governor alleging multiple shots were fired at his convoy during the chaos.
Natembeya was in Kabuchai campaigning for MCA aspirant Eric Wekesa, a candidate under the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K).
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