Natembeya resurfaces, accuses gov’t of financial coercion in Malava by-election
George Natembeya has resurfaced with a sharp criticism of the November 27 Malava by-election, accusing the government of using money to influence the voters’ will.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has resurfaced with a sharp criticism of the November 27 Malava by-election, accusing the government of using money to influence the voters’ will.
Speaking on Friday, November 28, Natembeya argued that the electoral process was interfered with by the government, warning that such tactics undermine Kenya’s democratic integrity.
“Money flowed freely in an attempt to substitute the people’s will with financial coercion. These practices do not reflect a qualified government, they reflect a system afraid of the genuine democratic choice of the citizens of Malava,” he said.
Natembeya went on to commend residents of Malava for standing firm despite what he described as an orchestrated attempt to intimidate them.
“Despite the hostile environment, the people showed courage; they came out, stood firm, and their hope was greater than the machinery employed against them. That spirit is a tribute to Malava,” he added.
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Natembeya then questioned why such heavy-handed tactics were deployed in a single by-election, saying this raises fears about how future elections might be handled.
“We raise a fundamental question of concern; if the government must deploy such overwhelming force and financial inducements to influence a single by-election in Western, what does that mean for the credibility of future national elections?” he posed.
Natembeya affirmed that leaders aligned with him will continue defending democratic rights and pursuing lawful avenues to prevent similar incidents in the future.
“As leaders, we remain committed to defending the democratic rights of Kenya. We will pursue every lawful and constitutional avenue to ensure that what happened in Malava does not become a blueprint for future elections. Kenya’s democracy belongs to its people, and no amount of pressure or state power will change that,” he concluded.
UDA’s David Ndakwa won the by-election with a total of 21,564 votes, defeating Panyako, who garnered 20,210 votes.
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