Natembeya challenges Kenya Moja camp to announce political stand
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has challenged the likes of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba, and other Kenya Moja leaders to declare their political stand.
During an interview with a local television station on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Natembeya said that in politics, there is no fence-sitting, insisting that one must either be in the government or in the opposition.
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Natembeya further cautioned that if Kenya Moja leaders do not change their approach, they risk being used to divide votes.
His concerns come days after Saboti MP Caleb Amisi said that Kenya Moja could become a party if people demand it.
“Kenya Moja wafaa waamue wako Broad-Based ama opposition. You are with us or against us. Wale wa Kenya Moja, ni wale hawataki Broad-Based government, hawakubaliani kabisa,” he said.
“Hawa ni wale wa United Democratic Alliance (UDA) na Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Tunawakaribisha wakuje kwa upinzani, ili wawache kuwa hapo katikati.”
He explained that the opposition is open to welcoming members of Kenya Moja who are unwilling to embrace the Broad-Based Government.
Natembeya had earlier addressed his relationship with the two principals of the broad-based government.
However, he warned that if they persist in staying neutral, they will be exposed to Kenyans as spoilers meant to weaken the opposition’s strength.
Moreover, Natembeya stated that indecision within Kenya Moja only benefits the ruling side, which thrives on division within its rivals.
He urged the leaders to take a clear stance before the country heads into the next general election.
Warning
“Wakiendelea hivyo, watatumiwa kudivide kura. Wakikosa kubadilika, itabidi tuwaambie Wakenya ukweli kwa sababu kwa politics, there is no fence-sitting,” Natembeya warned.
All the same, he acknowledged that politics is dynamic and that leaders have the freedom to make their choices.
In addition, Natembeya dismissed early discussions about a flagbearer in the opposition.
However, he emphasised that transparency and consistency are essential to winning the trust of Kenyans.
Additionally, he noted that neutrality is a strategy that has historically failed in Kenyan politics, citing past experiences where divided voices led to electoral defeat.
He urged opposition-leaning leaders to either join fully or step aside.
Natembeya’s challenge comes as political camps continue to shift in preparation for the 2027 General Election.
His remarks have once again stirred debate about the role of Kenya Moja in shaping the country’s political direction.
