Governor George Natembeya’s Convoy Attacked After Chebukati’s Requiem Mass

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya found himself in a dangerous situation after attending the requiem mass for former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati. 

As he was leaving the venue, his convoy was ambushed by a group of rowdy individuals who pelted stones at his vehicle. 

The attack left his driver, Kaitano Siphas, and two bodyguards injured.

According to Natembeya, the trouble began when Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau arrived at the event with a group of aggressive individuals. 

The situation escalated, forcing the police to intervene. 

Bisau was eventually asked to leave, but Natembeya alleged that the MP later instructed his supporters to attack his convoy.

As Natembeya and his team were leaving the event, youths allegedly planted along the roadside ambushed them with stones. 

His driver was hit in the neck while trying to shield the governor, and two of his bodyguards sustained injuries. 

The police had to step in once again to restore order.

This attack comes just days after Natembeya denied claims that he was forcibly removed from the home of the late Malava MP Malulu Injendi. 

Reports had circulated online that he was chased away for allegedly inciting the public against the Kenya Kwanza government. 

However, he dismissed these allegations as misinformation spread by his political rivals.

Natembeya argued that his growing influence in the Western region had made him a target for intimidation. 

He stated that the chants he received at Injendi’s home, where some women reportedly mentioned President William Ruto’s name, were not acts of hostility but signs that he was being viewed as a national leader.

The governor has been vocal about his opposition to the current leadership in Western Kenya. 

Since taking office in 2022, he has actively campaigned against seasoned Luhya leaders like Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. 

His movement, known as “Tawe” (a Luhya term meaning “No”), seeks to challenge what he calls outdated leadership.

He also stated that no level of intimidation, including an impeachment motion, would silence him.

“I was elected to speak for my people, and I will not stop. If they impeach me, I will become even more vocal,” he declared.