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Natembeya rises as defections rock Trans Nzoia

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is poised to become a leading figure in Western Kenya politics ahead of the  2027 General Election. [File, Standard]

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya’s political prominence is rising and he is increasingly regarded as a “stand-out politician and supremo” among leaders in Western Kenya.  

This is largely due to the popularity of the Kenya Kwanza government, which has bolstered his profile. Many political analysts argue that Natembeya is poised to become a leading figure in Western Kenya politics as the 2027 General Election approaches.

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