Linda Mwananchi backs Natembeya in row with Ruto over Kitale market
The Linda Mwananchi movement has publicly supported Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in his dispute with the national government over the Masinde Muliro Market. The movement argues that the national government is overstepping its constitutional authority regarding devolved functions.
Why it matters
This dispute highlights ongoing tensions between national and county governments in Kenya regarding the implementation and protection of devolution.
Linda Mwananchi Head of Communication Pauline Njoroge/HANDOUT The Linda Mwananchi movement has come to the defence of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya amid his standoff with President William Ruto over the Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale.
In a statement, Linda Mwananchi, Head of Communication Pauline Njoroge accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of disregarding the Constitution and the role of county governments.
Njoroge said the dispute over the market represented a wider struggle to protect devolution and prevent the national government from taking over functions constitutionally assigned to counties.
Njoroge said the market held historical and political significance for the people of Trans Nzoia, having been named after the late Masinde Muliro, a liberation icon and an early advocate of devolution.
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