Sunday, June 8, 2025 - Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has announced that he will return all state honours previously awarded to him.
Among the honours he intends to return are the Moran of the
Burning Spear (MBS) and Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS), which recognize
distinguished service to the nation.
Speaking to a local media house, Natembeya stated, “I plan
to return them to Harambee House.”
“How can I carry the title of a state honouree while being
paraded in court over corruption allegations?”
“It makes no sense.”
The Governor, a former Regional Commissioner and vocal
critic of the Kenya Kwanza administration, said the awards have been tainted by
the accusations levelled against him by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption
Commission (EACC).
He added that the EACC had seized the medals during a recent
raid at his Kitale residence.
Natembeya is facing two counts of graft and two counts of
conflict of interest involving alleged irregular payments totaling Ksh 4.2
million from suppliers doing business with the Trans Nzoia County Government.
He denies the charges.
The High Court on June 5th suspended the criminal
proceedings against him pending the outcome of a constitutional petition he
filed, challenging the validity of the charges.
Natembeya also disclosed he had been overlooked for the
Elder of the Golden Heart award - usually granted to all Governors - due to
perceived political differences.
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