Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has announced that he will return to the state all the honours awarded to him by the government following the latest scuffles with state agencies. The governor, a former regional administrator, revealed that he will return the awards, among them the Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) and the Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS), accolades granted for distinguished public service.
Natembeya revealed that the Ethics and Anti-Graft Commission had even taken them away during their raid at his home in Kitale last month. On why he was returning the honours, the vocal critic of the Kenya Kwanza and self-christened leader of the Tawe Movement stated that they had been tainted by the graft accusations levelled against him by the EACC. Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya during a past event on May 6, 2025.
Photo George Natembeya Additionally, the governor of Trans Nzoia County, known for his tough demeanour yet almost soft-spoken manner, revealed that he was on the verge of receiving another honour-the Elder of the Golden Heart award, which had been given to all other governors, with him conspicuously missing out due to perceived political feuds. ''I plan to return them to Harambee House,'' Natembeya declared in an interview with Citizen Digital. ''How can I carry the title of a state honouree while being paraded in court over corruption allegations?
It makes no sense.
