Natembeya Break Silence After DIG Masengeli Allegedly Told To Vie For Trans Nzoia Gubernatorial Seat

The political atmosphere in Trans Nzoia County and within the country’s security circles has become increasingly tense following recent comments by Governor George Natembeya. 

His remarks have sparked debate over what he believes is a deliberate attempt to interfere with the career path of Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli at a critical moment in the police service.

According to the Governor, Masengeli is well positioned to rise to the highest office in the National Police Service once the current leadership exits. However, Natembeya argues that some political actors are working behind the scenes to prevent this progression. Instead of allowing Masengeli to continue on a clear professional path within the security sector, they are allegedly promoting him as a potential candidate for the Trans Nzoia governorship.

Natembeya views this move as more than ordinary political persuasion. He believes it is a calculated diversion meant to remove Masengeli from contention for national leadership. In his assessment, pushing a senior police officer into local politics at this stage of his career is intended to block him from assuming a powerful national role, rather than to genuinely support his leadership at the county level.

The Governor has also linked this situation to wider concerns about ethnic balance in senior state appointments. He maintains that Masengeli has the experience, discipline, and record required to lead the police service nationally. Redirecting him into an elective contest, he argues, risks denying the community fair representation in key national institutions.

For Trans Nzoia, the discussion introduces new uncertainty ahead of future elections. 

Masengeli’s possible entry into county politics would significantly alter the political field. 

Still, Natembeya insists that residents should carefully assess the motives behind the sudden interest in Masengeli’s political potential.

In the end, the Governor is urging the public and decision-makers to focus on professionalism and merit. 

He warns against turning capable leaders into tools of short-term political strategies that could weaken both national institutions and regional trust.