Governor George Natembeya has set off a political storm with claims that President William Ruto is planning to have him arrested. Speaking at a public gathering, Natembeya did not mince his words, saying he is aware of the plot against him but remains unfazed.
His statement immediately sparked debate, with some seeing it as a serious warning while others dismissed it as political theatrics. “Najua Ruto atanikujia, but I don’t care,” Natembeya said, his words causing murmurs in the crowd. The bold declaration has raised concerns, especially among his supporters, who now fear that the government could be targeting him for his outspoken nature.
A close ally of the governor backed his claims, saying that leaders who speak the truth often become enemies of the state. “We have seen this before. When leaders challenge the system, they face intimidation,” the ally remarked.
However, not everyone is convinced. A UDA party official dismissed Natembeya’s fears, saying there was no basis for his claims. He argued that the government does not arrest people without reason and questioned why the governor seemed worried.
“If he has done nothing wrong, why is he afraid?” the official asked. This response has only fueled further speculation, with some wondering whether Natembeya knows something that the public does not.
Among ordinary citizens, reactions were mixed. Some felt that if the governor truly has evidence of a plot against him, he should come forward and share it. “If he knows something, he should tell us. We don’t want our leaders to be harassed unfairly,” said a resident who attended the event.
Others believe Natembeya’s remarks are a sign of growing tensions between him and the government, especially given his past criticism of the administration.
A politician from a different party weighed in, warning against using state power to silence opposition voices. “Kenya is a democracy. Leaders should be free to speak without fear,” he said, adding that history has shown how governments use arrests to weaken political opponents.
His sentiments were echoed by some political analysts, who see Natembeya’s statement as a reflection of deeper political battles happening behind the scenes. One analyst noted that such claims often signal friction between leaders and those in power. “This could be part of a bigger political war that the public is yet to fully see,” he observed.
His supporters remain on edge, while his critics see it as an attempt to gain public sympathy. Whatever the case, the coming days will determine whether this was just talk or if there is indeed a plan to go after him.
