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Governor Natembeya cries foul after bodyguards are withdrawn on eve of Malava by-election

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has raised the alarm after his security detail was suddenly withdrawn (photo courtesy)

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has raised the alarm after his security detail was suddenly withdrawn, a move he says is unlawful, dangerous and politically motivated, especially coming just hours before the hotly contested Malava by-election.

Natembeya, who has in recent days openly campaigned The Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako, took to his social media pages to condemn the action, saying it violates the National Police Service Act and interferes with his ability to execute official duties.

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