Natembeya blames Wetang’ula for chaos in Chwele-Kabuchai Ward campaign rally
Natembeya, Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga, and former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati were in the area to popularise the candidature of independent aspirant Eric Wekesa. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya's campaign rally in Chwele–Kabuchai Ward was disrupted by tear gas and rowdy youths on Friday, forcing him to cut short his address. Natembeya accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula of orchestrating the violence.
- The incident occurred as Natembeya, Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga, and former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati were campaigning for independent aspirant Eric Wekesa.
- Natembeya criticized Wetang’ula, stating, "I have never seen one where marauding youths are armed with jembe sticks."
- Wetang’ula’s Ford-Kenya is fielding Vincent Maunda for the seat, which became vacant after the death of former MCA James Barasa Mukhongo in August 2025.
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