Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been released on a Ksh1 million bond or a cash bail of Ksh500,000 and barred from accessing his office for 60 days.
Natembeya, a vocal critic of the government, is facing four graft-related charges, including conflict of interest and unlawful acquisition of public funds.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the governor is alleged to have unlawfully acquired Ksh3.25 million in public funds between January 1, 2023, and April 30, 2025, through payments made by the County Government of Trans Nzoia in circumstances that constituted a conflict of interest.
He was also charged with two counts of conflict of interest under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003.
