‘God is my security, I will survive’: Natembeya reacts to withdrawal of security detail
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has publicly addressed the withdrawal of his security detail by the national government. He stated that his faith and the support of his constituents are his primary sources of protection, while government officials claim the move is linked to his alleged association with political violence.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing political tensions in Kenya regarding the use of state security resources and the relationship between regional governors and the central government.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya/SCREENGRAB Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has said his faith in God and the support of residents remain his greatest sources of reassurance following the withdrawal of his security detail, a move he claims was made without prior communication.
Speaking on Thursday, Natembeya confirmed that security officers attached to him from the National Police Service had been withdrawn.
He claimed the officers were removed without prior communication but maintained that the development would not undermine his sense of safety.
“They didn’t have the courtesy to tell me,” Natembeya said.
The governor, however, played down the withdrawal, noting that millions of Kenyans go about their daily lives without dedicated security personnel.
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