Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has vowed not to go down without a fight should he be forcefully removed from office.
The outspoken governor spoke on Tuesday, claiming there was a dubious plot by his political adversaries to impeach him due to his vocal nature.
According to Natembeya, his troubles intensified after he publicly criticised the government over the recent spate of abductions.
"There are elements who want to impeach Natembeya. These are the people who are abducting individuals because it reflects a low level of intolerance. Some people believe their opinions are the only ones that should prevail," he said.
While insisting a few individuals should not impeach a leader voted in by thousands of voters, Natembeya further claimed millions have been dished out to orchestrate his downfall.
The governor warned that impeaching him would be a tall order, adding, "There are people who want to bring KSh 5 million to bundle me out of office but it will not be a walk in the park. I will make so much noise because no one will instil fear in me."
"Because of my voice, the abductees were released from where they were being held," he said.
Natembeya's comments came just days after he was slammed by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah during the burial of Moses Wetangula's mother on Friday, January 3.
Ichung’wah went on to blame the governor for dividing the Western bloc through incitive politics. There were also suggestions that Natembeya was a sympathiser of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
While insisting that he was not affiliated with Gachagua, Natembeya reiterated on Tuesday that the former DP, who was impeached in October 2024, was not his enemy.
"There are those trying to look good before the president by saying that I work with Gachagua. Gachagua and I are not enemies, and we have never spoken about politics. We’ve never spoken on the phone to plan political matters," Natembeya said.
Natembeya was particularly under fire at the burial, receiving a hostile reception as the battle between him and Wetangula played out in front of the congregants.
More sensationally, the governor was also accused of being behind some disappearances during the past regime.
