• He said all Kenyans pay taxes and must benefit from their sweat.
• He said his agitation for Luhya unity should not be misinterpreted as tribalism.
Image: BY MATHEWS NDANYI
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has urged President William Ruto to ensure equitable distribution of government positions and resources.
He said the recent changes in government do not meet the aspirations of Kenyans to have an all-inclusive administration with people capable of serving with dedication.
“It can’t be that Kenya belongs to all of us but when it comes to sharing of positions and resources only those with so-called shares are considered,” Natembeya said in Kitale.
He said all Kenyans pay taxes and must benefit from their sweat.
“This trend where our leaders play politics with everything in this country must stop. It's only through equitable distribution of all our resources that the future, peace and stability of Kenya will be secured,” Natembeya said.
The governor said bad politics threaten Kenya’s future as leaders take advantage of government to perpetrate selfish interests while sidelining majority Kenyans.
“When you become president, then you hold the knife that is used to share out the national cake. It is important that as president one must prioritise national interests and not political expediency,” Natembeya said.
He has been spearheading the “Tawe Movement”, which he says is aimed at liberating the Luhya community and the entire country from the grip of political conmanship perpetrated by leaders who have "overstayed in power".
Natembeya has particularly been complaining about a section of leaders in the Luhya community, whom he accused of fighting for their selfish interests.
The county boss has been at loggerheads with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi accusing the two of failing to effectively represent the community despite serving in government for many years.
“Time has come for us to fight for change and have leaders who will not work for their own stomachs but serve the interests of the electorate,” Natembeya said.
He said his agitation for Luhya unity should not be misinterpreted as tribalism.
“Many of our politicians have used their communities as a base to rise to political power and it should not be wrong when we talk of Luhya unity. All communities must unite within their regions and then nationally so we have a cohesive nation,” Natembeya said.