UDA Senator calls for impeachment of Governor Natembeya
Senator Samson Cherargei has called for the impeachment of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, accusing him of promoting tribalism and division.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called for the impeachment of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, accusing him of promoting tribalism and division.
In a statement on Monday, April 14, Cherargei also linked Natembeya to corruption allegations, claiming the charges are serious enough to warrant his removal from office.
Additionally, he argued that Natembeya has failed to uphold the dignity and expectations of his office as the county’s chief executive.
“Governor Natembeya should be impeached for stoking tribal animosity, promoting division, poor development, and facing corruption allegations.
These are impeachable offences under the Kenyan Constitution.
“He is unfit to serve as the Governor of Trans Nzoia County, but seems more suited to being a chief tribal mobilizer, championing divisive rhetoric,” he said.
Amid calls for his impeachment, Natembeya has received robust support from Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) and local residents.
MCAs from the county have publicly defended the governor, dismissing any impeachment discussions as unfounded.
“We have not discussed such an issue and we urge the governor to focus on serving the people of Trans Nzoia and other Kenyans,” Sitatunga MCA Simon Murei said.
Natembeya has not been on the good books of the Kenya Kwanza regime after calling out President William Ruto over abductions and extra judicial killings.
During the burial of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s mother, on Friday, January 3, Natembeya and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah clashed over the cases of abductions in the country.
Ichung’wah accused Natembeya of incitement and asked him to assist the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in solving the abduction cases if he had any knowledge of the abductors.
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“It is not to say that there are no abductions. Abductions are there.
Governor Natembeya, if you know the abductors, you are an officer and you have been a regional commissioner. Give information to the DCI for them to investigate.
“I want to ask you, Governor Natembeya, you were a regional commissioner the other day when people were abducted and killed in Kerio Valley. So at that time, you did not know Kenyans’ lives were valuable? Let me tell you today in broad daylight, the politics you are doing of dividing Kenyans on tribal lines and incitement, you will not succeed. Shame on you,” he remarked.
In his response later, Natembeya attributed the attacks to his outspoken stance on extrajudicial abductions in the country.
“My commitment as a Regional Commissioner endeared me to the esteemed people of Trans Nzoia, who nurtured me to be their second governor. I want my fellow Kenyans to know that the reason some political leaders saw it worth insulting me was because I boldly told the President to order the end of abductions and command the release of the abducted youths. The families of these abducted youths are undergoing untold trauma, not knowing the whereabouts of their children.
“As some politicians dance merrily, enjoying the trappings of being leaders, a family doesn’t even have the appetite to drink a glass of water because they are in agony for not seeing their son, who disappeared without a trace. Unfortunately, without respect for these families, some political leaders are trying to divert this matter of national concern by insulting me with their frivolous allegations,” he said.
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