George Natembeya resigns to concentrate on Trans Nzoia governorship bid

 Written by  Kelvin Mmbihi

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Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya at the Rift Valley provincial.
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In Summary

•He thanked the president Uhuru Kenyatta, Interior CS Fred Matiang'i and PS Karanja Kibicho for the opportunity and the support they accorded him.

•More than 20 senior government officials are expected to follow suit ahead of the polls.



Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya has resigned to concentrate on his political career.
Natembeya, who has served as Rift Valley Commissioner for two-and-a-half times, is seeking to depose Trans Nzoia Governor Patrick Khaemba in this time’s general election.
“ I'm letting go of this police livery and duties. I won’t be seen in it unless under extraordinary circumstances,” he disclosed on Wednesday, January 12. Natembeya says he'll now take time to rest and prepare to invite Trans Nzoia residers ahead of the August 9 General Election.
Declaring his interest, the commissioner disregarded of his successes and challenges while in the security programnoting that he leaves the larger Rift Valley region safer, owing to several security measures in place. “Some of these measures look ridiculous, but on the groundresiders are appreciative,” Natembeya said.
He recalled how during his term he brokered peace in Narok between the Maasai and Kipsigis communities, and got relieve of the illegal trade of arms in Transmara and Emurua Dikirr areas.



He, stillnoted that there are still challenges in some region of the Riftincluding Kerio Valley, Marakwet East, Baringo, and Tiaty West areas. “The situation isn't good. Some people want to produce fights. There has been peace since 2017, but only lately pressure has escalated.” Hanging his thrills, Natembeya prompted residers in the affected areas to discourage the intelligence they reportedly have against women leaderssaying leadership is not about one’s gender. He says he enjoys the support of President Uhuru Kenyatta, Interior CS Fred Matiangi and his PS Karanja Kibicho.
His relief is anticipated to be named latterly this week. Natembeya has served in the security program for at least 25 times, since 1996. The outgoing Rift Valley boss is, stillyet to identify with any political party, but a confidante told The Standard he's likely to dispute on Popular Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), which is linked to Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa

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