Saboti Constituency Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has fired a warning shot at leaders who have been attacking Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya for speaking boldly against President William Ruto and his administration.
Speaking at Sinyereri in Cherang’any Constituency over the weekend, Amisi said Natembeya should not be victimised for speaking the truth to the powers that be.
“We will be very stupid people if we celebrate when the government mistreats and disrespect our son, George Natembeya. His truth should not be misinterpreted that he is spreading tribalism and incitement,” the MP told the gathering.
The ODM lawmaker serving his second term in the National Assembly revealed that he is the only Member of Parliament in Trans Nzoia who supports Natembeya who was elected on Eugene Wamalwa’s Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K).
Why Caleb Amisi supports Natembeya
He added that his support for the county boss is informed by the fact that Natembeya speaks the language of a common mwanachi.
“I am the only MP standing with this gentleman because he speaks the language of my people and I will also rally behind him,” he reiterated.
Contrary to reports that the lawmaker is warming up to square it out with the former Rift Valley Regional Commissioner in 2027 gubernatorial race, Amisi said that his focus is in Saboti Constituency.
“For now I support Natembeya and what he is doing for the great people of Trans Nzoia,” he said and urged Trans Nzoia residents to defend Natembeya against attacks from leaders outside Trans Nzoia.
He added that he is ready and willing to correct Natembeya in a brotherly manner if the tough-talking administrator turned politician goes astray.
“Even if your brother smells bad, you cannot ashame him in public. You summon him to a private place and correct with a lot of wisdom. That is exactly what I will do with my brother Natembeya,” he said.
Security expert warns of political intolerance
Elsewhere, Philemon Samoei a peace and security expert said that the political intolerance witnessed in various parts of the country threatens national security.
“Whenever a country is suffering from political intolerance, then the other forms of crime also rise. I am seeing out of experience because I have statistics, so there is a nexus between the political atmosphere and insecurity,” stated the ex-military officer.
He passionately called on Kenyan youth to avoid politicians who use them to cause chaos in political rallies and other events like burial ceremonies.
He urged them to use the Gen-Z tag positively
