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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...

EoK Editorial | Opinion  Another week, another political circus, this time in Western Kenya and it's Nzoia Sugar Company at the center of a storm, like always, the biggest losers are the very people politicians claim to be fighting for: the farmers, the workers, the families that have depended on this miller for generations. Leaders are shouting themselves hoarse some defending the leasing of Nzoia to billionaire Jaswant Rai, others threatening fire and brimstone if it goes through. Cameras are flashing, pressers are being called, and hashtags are trending. But beyond the noise, beyond the insults and manufactured outrage, there lies a quiet, painful question that no one dares to confront head-on: when will the people finally be heard? The people of Western Kenya, are not naive. We’ve seen this script before. We remember how PanPaper was auctioned off for a song under the guise of “revival.” We remember how promises turned into padlocks, how livelihoods became relics of a thriving ...

By EoK Editorial: Governor George Natembeya before the Senate Committee  Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is facing intense Senate scrutiny following revelations by the Auditor General that Kitale Referral Hospital’s financial records are in disarray, with Ksh9.4 million withdrawn illegally to fund the county’s participation in the 2023 Devolution Conference. The Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee, led by Senator Godfrey Osotsi (Vihiga), termed the financial mismanagement a blatant violation of public finance laws. The Auditor General’s disclaimer on the 2023/2024 financial statements pointed to missing financial records from previous years, making an accurate audit impossible. “Governor, public funds must be properly accounted for. The Auditor General couldn’t even form an opinion on these statements. This isn’t just an anomaly, it’s a direct indictment of your administration’s financial incompetence,” Senator Osotsi declared during the Senate grillin...

By EoK Editorial : Photo: Governor George Natembeya Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has dismissed the influence of the ‘ Tawe ’ movement beyond Trans Nzoia, arguing that it holds no significant weight in Western Kenya as a region and national politics. The movement, led by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya , has been perceived as a potential disruptor to established Western Kenya parties like ODM and Ford Kenya . However, Barasa insists that the recently signed political pact between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga is the real force that will consolidate the Luhya vote.   “ODM is very strong in Kakamega, Busia, and Vihiga. The soft handshake between Baba [Raila] and Ruto will bring Western together and shape future political alignments,” Barasa said during an interview on TV47 on March 26 . While acknowledging the push for Luhya unity, Barasa emphasized that political diversity is inevitable. Photo: Governor Fernandes Barasa “Democracy allows different...

  Trans-Nzoia Gov. George Natembeya  Likened to a pregnant cow about to give birth, Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been clear about his mission to fight for the people of Western Kenya, promising a more practical approach than his predecessors, with whom he has declared war. In his speeches over the past few months, Gov. Natembeya has specifically targeted NA Speaker Wetangula's Simba Party, Ford Kenya, terming it an old, ineffective institution that should be shut down due to its failure to deliver to the people of Western Kenya. Gov. Natembeya has called on all Western Kenya communities to rally behind him to reach Canaan, which he claims to have seen. " I have seen Canaan, and I can attest that Canaan is good. I want to take you all to Canaan without leaving anyone behind ." The governor has urged Western Kenya to unite under one party, similar to how other communities consolidate for greater bargaining power, rather than fragmenting into factions, which onl...