Natembeya Leads Western Kenya Opposition Rally In Malava With Renewed Unity Push
Politics Updated: 12 June 2026 19:18 EAT
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya speaking during the United Opposition 'Meet the People Tour' in Kisa East, Kakamega County.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya joined a united opposition campaign tour in Malava, Kakamega County, where leaders intensified mobilisation efforts across Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 elections. The rally focused on voter consolidation, political unity, and regional strategy within the broader opposition bloc.
During his address, Natembeya revisited past electoral contests in the region, alleging irregularities while calling for stronger grassroots organisation. He emphasised the need for unity among Western Kenya voters and leaders, urging supporters to remain politically alert and structured ahead of the next election cycle.
"Haya asante, asante, Malava hoyee! Malava hoyee! Mlembe, mlembe. Kwanza mimi nashukuru Malava kabisa. Sisi tulikuwa hapa wakati wa election na nakumbuka siasa ya Malava ilikuwa tamu kweli. Kweli tulikimbiza Ruto na watu yake ile mbio hawajawahi kukimbizwa mpaka wakaamua kuiba kura. Mimi siku ya kura wakaninyang'anya, askari wakanifungia huko Kisumu ndio wakaiba kura yetu lakini tumesema 2027 hakuna kuiba kura. Sindio Malava, si mko chonjo?"
He also criticised internal fragmentation within Western Kenya politics, pointing to divided loyalties among elected leaders and calling for stronger coordination within opposition ranks. His remarks framed unity as central to increasing the region’s influence in national politics.
"Sisi kama jamii ya Magharibi bado kisiasa bado tuko disorganized. Nyini mmeona mheshimiwa Kalonzo amekuja hapa, mmetembea na wajumbe karibu saba. Mnaona mheshimiwa Rig G ametembea na brigedi yake hapa watu wengi. Sisi hata wajumbe wetu ambao walichaguliwa kwa chama cha DAP wote walienda kwa Kasongo. Western pekee yake ndio wajumbe out of 38 labda ni wawili ama watatu pekee yake ndio wanaongea sauti ya mwananchi."
The governor further pushed for opposition consolidation under a single candidate, warning against parallel arrangements that could weaken their electoral strength. He said the opposition must present a united front to remain competitive in the 2027 race.
"Hiyo ni kikundi ya ODM ambayo ilifuata vile Raila alisema kwamba wako na mkataba na Ruto mpaka 2027. Kuna wakora sasa ambao wanaongozwa na Dr. Oburu. Yule anasema wanataka power wameonda wameunda mkataba mwingine ya after 2027, sindio? Na sisi upande wa United Opposition na Linda Mwananchi hivi karibuni tutakaa chini na tulete kiongozi mmoja ambaye atakuwa kapteni wetu."
Natembeya also addressed economic and governance concerns, including public debt, education reforms, and housing policy, arguing that government programmes must better reflect citizen needs and reduce financial strain on households.
"Sisi tumeamua kufanyia Wakenya kazi. Lazima tuondoe watu wetu kwenye umaskini na pia lazima tuondoe Kenya katika umaskini maana tuko na rais ambaye hana fedha. Wewe unatoka unaenda Finland, unaenda Belgium, unaenda Norway na hizo nchi zote unaenda pesa unaomba, pesa unapigiwa saluti. Unarudi unapata commander-in-chief amengojea, chief of defense forces amengojea pale, IG amengojea hapo, mawaziri wamengojea hapa wanapiga saluti kwa mtu ambaye ametoka kwenda kuomba madeni kule ng'ambo."
He further questioned the effectiveness of ongoing reforms in education, health, and housing, calling for policy adjustments to address confusion and financial pressure affecting citizens at the county and national levels.
"Mambo ya housing levy wanajenga nyumba kwa mashamba ya serikali na mimi nawaambia kama gavana naelewa tunaz. Nilikataa niliwaambia kama mnataka kujenga housing levy lazima tufanye mkataba mkinyang'anya nyumba 100 county government. Yaaz inapata 60 wakakataa wakaenda wengine kwa public land na unapata Mkenya anaenda anapeana pesa yake kwa affordable housing."
The Malava rally concluded with renewed calls for voter mobilisation and organisational discipline within the opposition, with leaders indicating that similar engagements will continue across Western Kenya counties in the coming days.
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