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Presidential Candidate, PK. Salasya Blasts Natembeya Over “Selfish Tribal Politics,” Urges Focus on Jobs and Youth Empowerment

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EoK Reports | Hon. Peter Salasya//Hon. George Natembeya  Presidential candidate and Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has launched a scathing attack on Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, all elected on a DAP-K party ticket, accusing him of advancing politics driven by personal interest and tribal cards rather than addressing pressing economic challenges facing his county. In a strongly worded statement, Salasya expressed disappointment in Natembeya, whom he described as a friend, for prioritizing divisive rhetoric over real development. “My brother, you are the governor of Trans Nzoia, and Kitale town alone is bleeding with jobless youths at Matisi. What have you done to create job opportunities other than employing goons in town?” Salasya posed. The outspoken legislator challenged Natembeya to account for the number of graduates he has helped secure jobs, the cottage industries he has established, and the meaningful sports infrastructure he has developed to uplift the county’s yout...

NATEMBEYA CHARGED IN KSH 3.2 MILLION CORRUPTION SCANDAL, BARRED FROM OFFICE

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EoK Reports|ODPP Trans-Nzoia Governor, George Natembeya appearing in Court Today. Trans-Nzoia Governor Faces Conflict of Interest Charges in High-Stakes Court Battle Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been formally charged with the unlawful acquisition of public funds amounting to Ksh 3,252,568 , amid damning allegations of conflict of interest involving companies trading with his administration. According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the funds were unlawfully obtained through payments by the county government to Lyma Agro Science Limited, Maira Stores, and Easterly Winds Limited between January 1, 2023 and April 30, 2025—transactions in which Governor Natembeya is alleged to have held an indirect financial interest. The embattled governor was arraigned before Principal Magistrate Charles Ondieki, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges, including two counts of conflict of interest contrary to Section 42(3) as read with Section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and E...

Mary Biketi's Bold Entry into Trans-Nzoia Politics Sends Shockwaves

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By EoK Editorial  Hon. Mary Biketi acknowledging supporters greetings  Mary Biketi, widely recognized for her association with former Kakamega Governor & CS for Co-operatives and SMEs Wycliffe Oparanya, is making significant strides in the political arena as she eyes the Trans-Nzoia Woman Representative seat. Her transition from a private figure to a public political contender has been both swift and impactful, capturing the attention of many and unsettling established political players in the region. Biketi's political journey began with her vocal opposition to the Finance Bill 2024, where she passionately highlighted the struggles of ordinary Kenyans. In a heartfelt video, she stated: "I urge you to consider the bill and the welfare of the people who elected you into power and trusted you with the mandate to make beneficial decisions on their behalf. The proposed tax increment will certainly worsen t...