Natembeya Fires Back at Ruto Over Trans Nzoia Development Claims

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has rejected accusations by President William Ruto that his Tawe Movement is obstructing development projects across the county.

Responding to the president’s statements during a political address in Endebess, Natembeya criticized the national executive for using opposition activities as an excuse for stalled public initiatives. He reiterated that the national government holds a constitutional duty to deliver services and infrastructure to every Kenyan, regardless of political affiliation.

Natembeya highlighted that county residents contribute to national revenue through taxes and deserve equal state support.

“He has come to Endebess and tells people Natembeya does not want development with his Tawe Movement,” Natembeya said.

“Development is for everybody, including the people of Trans Nzoia. They also pay taxes.”

The governor urged local lawmakers to lobby for the county’s fair share of public funding. He challenged elected representatives to speak boldly on behalf of their constituents to ensure the national treasury disburses allocated development funds.

“We have lawmakers from this region who should ensure money from the national government comes to Trans Nzoia. That is why they say there shall be no taxation without representation,” he said.

Oversight and the Role of the Opposition

Natembeya underscored that the Constitution protects political diversity and establishes clear rules for equitable resource distribution. He called on the president to uphold these constitutional safeguards rather than conditioning development on political alignment.

*“*To bring development, the President should just follow the law. Equality and fairness are well addressed by the Constitution,” Natembeya said.

“The law also allows us to be in the Opposition. It is not my work to praise you; my work is to keep you in check.”

President Ruto Points to Local Obstruction

During his Saturday rally in Endebess, President Ruto hit out at regional opponents, asserting that opposition maneuvers continue to slow down critical infrastructure and health projects in Trans Nzoia.

Despite these alleged hurdles, the President promised that the national government would push forward with its regional development agenda.

“Even if you have some leadership problems of those opposing everything, I want to assure you that I will not allow Trans Nzoia to be left behind. I will not accept that,” Ruto said.

President Ruto specifically referenced stalled plans for a regional hospital, stating that funds are ready but local political resistance has delayed execution. He assured residents that his administration is taking steps to resolve these bottlenecks and resume construction.

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