Farouk Kibet takes dig at Natembeya’s style of leadership in fresh attack
President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, has castigated Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for what he termed as sidelining other communities in the cosmopolitan county of the Western region of Kenya.
Speaking at a community empowerment event in Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County, on Friday, July 11, 2025, Farouk reminded the DAP-K governor that he was elected by people from a different ethnic group who believed in his leadership.
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The president’s aide stated that the government will continue to advocate for unity and inclusivity in the ethnically diverse country.
“Wewe umepatiwa nafasi kuwa gavana badala ya kusaidia watu unawabagua. Sisi tunakuambia wewe hawa unawabagua walichagua Mluyha, hawakuona mluyha waliona kiongozi”
Eti anatuambia hapa Cherangany hatuwezi kanyaga. Hapa tuko wapi? Tuko Cherangany ama hatuko?
Yeye hawezi kututisha na sisi tutaendelea kufanya kazi kwa watu wote,”
“You have been given the mandate to be a governor, but instead, you are sidelining other people. We want to tell you that those people you are sidelining elected a Luhya and looked beyond his ethnic background to see a leader,” he stated.
He told us that we should not step in Cherangany. Where are we now? Are we in Cherangany or not?” He posed.
“We are determined to work for every person, and he will not deter us.” He added.
Salasya slams Natembeya
Farouk’s sentiments after Mumias East MP Peter Salaysa also strongly criticised Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for what he termed as advancing tribal politics.
This came after Natembeya’s interview with a local media outlet on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, where the governor claimed that the Luhya community was being sidelined in key national appointments.
Salasya accused Natembeya of engaging in self-centred political narratives, warning that tribal card politics is one of the main problems holding Kenya back. He questioned why a sitting governor would choose to focus on ethnic profiling instead of addressing the pressing issues affecting his own county.
“I really don’t want to be seen as fighting Western leaders, but I feel so sorry when I see my friend Natembeya talking politics of personal selfish interest. Remember, this politics of tribal cards is what is messing us up as a country,” Salasya said.
