Natembeya and Wajackoya hold talks
By Nancy Marende, August 7, 2025Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has held talks with Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah on challenges and opportunities facing the Western region.
In a statement on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Natembeya revealed that the meeting held at his office focused on fostering unity and inclusive development for the Mulembe Nation, with both leaders expressing a shared commitment to addressing the socio-economic issues affecting their communities.
“This afternoon, I had the pleasure of hosting Roots Party leader Prof. George Wajackoyah during a courtesy visit to my office,” he stated.
“Our engagement centred on meaningful and forward-looking discussions around the pressing issues affecting the Mulembe Nation. We explored avenues for unity, inclusive development, and sustainable progress for our people.”
“Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to the prosperity and empowerment of the communities we serve,” he added.
DAP-K
The discussions come at a time when the Democratic Action Party (DAP-K) has resolved to refer all disputes to its Internal Disputes Resolution Committee, following reports of growing divisions that have resulted in the emergence of two rival factions within the party.
Reports indicated that Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, who acts as the party’s Deputy Party Leader, is leading the liberal faction that seeks to rebrand the party to have a national appeal.
On the other hand, DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa is leading the Conservative wing, which favours maintaining the party’s current structure and direction.
In a press briefing held on Friday, August 1, 2025, DAP-K Secretary General Eseli Simiyu acknowledged receiving various petitions to remove the party’s leadership, including Natembeya and Wamalwa.
He explained that all issues would be resolved by the Internal Disputes Resolution Committee, which would chart the party’s next course of action.
On his part, Wamalwa appealed to the party members to exercise calm, as the resolutions of the disputes would be made democratically.
He pointed out that the party would field a candidate in Malava and Ugunja in the upcoming by-elections.
“Msiwe na wasiwasi chama iko imara,” Wamalwa stated.
“I don’t feel threatened in any way; this is a Democratic party. There’s nothing we can’t handle,” he added.