Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has issued a bold political warning to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, signalling the beginning of a fierce showdown ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Saturday, Mudavadi dismissed claims that Kenya Kwanza leaders had withdrawn from active politics, insisting they were fully engaged and ready to counter Natembeya’s growing influence in the region.
Mudavadi made it clear that the Kenya Kwanza coalition intends to field a powerful candidate capable of unseating the first-term governor. “People should not think that we are not politicians,” he said. “I want to tell Natembeya that in 2027, we will bring a very strong candidate in Trans Nzoia who will show him the door and send him home.”
The Prime CS accused Natembeya of adopting a provocative political posture and warned him against taking on leaders in the national government. Using the popular metaphor, Mudavadi cautioned: “If you live in a house made of glass, do not throw stones,” hinting that the governor’s combative style could politically expose him.
According to Mudavadi, Natembeya is showing signs of arrogance and premature confidence barely a year into his first term in office. He argued that the governor seemed to believe he had already achieved national stature, a perception Mudavadi dismissed as misguided.
“He has only served his first term and already thinks he is the most famous person in the world,” Mudavadi said. “My friend, you will not survive in Trans Nzoia. You will be roaming around in tears because we will bring a candidate who will remove you.”
The political rivalry between the two leaders has intensified in recent weeks, especially as the Malava Constituency by-election scheduled for November 27, 2025, draws closer. Both Mudavadi and Natembeya have candidates from their respective parties and are actively campaigning on the ground.
With tensions escalating, Trans Nzoia is shaping up to be one of the key battlegrounds ahead of the 2027 elections. Mudavadi’s declaration “We are ready, and we are coming for you” signals Kenya Kwanza’s renewed determination to reclaim influence in the Rift Valley–Western border county.
