Natembeya Fires Warning to Wetang'ula And Mudavadi
The governor is seeking more influence for the vote-rich region...
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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya issued a stern warning to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, accusing them of lacking political independence and relying solely on President William Ruto's goodwill for their positions.
- Natembeya asserted that if President Ruto were to dismiss Mudavadi and Wetang’ula, they would lose relevance, contrasting their situation with ODM leader Raila Odinga's enduring influence despite holding no formal government role.
- Natembeya's warning comes amidst ongoing political wrangles within his own party, the Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP–K), where he has accused external forces, specifically Wetang'ula's Ford Kenya Party, of interference.
- The disputes within DAP-K have been referred to the Internal Disputes Resolution Committee, but public rifts persist, with Natembeya's allies alleging a scheme to block his ascent to party leadership.
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