Natembeya Alleges Ruto Controls Parliament and Security Agencies

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has made allegations that President William Ruto is controlling Parliament and the country's security agencies.

Natembeya claims that the Senate, National Assembly, police, and military have been taken hostage by the Executive, undermining devolution and the constitutional role of the Senate to protect county governments.

He also alleged that police were deployed to stop him from visiting Kitale Market, where a dispute over stall allocation is ongoing, and that the President is interfering in the allocation of stalls.

Background

• Natembeya's comments follow clashes between rival supporters in Kitale on October 16, which resulted in injuries to two police officers and damage to government vehicles.
• The governor had previously demanded a written explanation from the Inspector-General of Police over the withdrawal of his security detail.

Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.