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Natembeya skips Madaraka Day Celebrations, cites government's failure to uphold democratic ideals

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya addressing a huge crowd in Kitale Town on May 26, 2025. [Martin Ndiema, Standard]

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya did not attend this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations, citing what he describes as a lack of meaningful power in his position and the country's failure to uphold key democratic ideals.

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