Biography
George Natembeya
Trans-Nzoia Governor since 2022. Former Rift Valley Regional Commissioner. Leads the Tawe movement.
George Natembeya is the Governor of Trans-Nzoia and a former senior security administrator. Natembeya's 'Tawe' ('No') slogan has become a rallying cry against the political establishment in Western Kenya. Born on 2 September 1971 in Trans-Nzoia County. Age 55.
- Born
- 2 September 1971, Trans-Nzoia County
- Party
- Tawe movement (left DAP-K in July 2026)
Education
- Mother of Apostles Seminary, EldoretSecondary school
- University of NairobiBA (1995) and MA (1998) in Anthropology
Career
- 1996 to 2022Provincial administration: District Officer, District Commissioner in Murang'a, County Commissioner in Isiolo and Narok
- 2005 to 2008Personal assistant to Internal Security Minister John Michuki
- 2019 to 2022Rift Valley Regional Commissioner
- 2022Elected Governor of Trans-Nzoia (DAP-K)
- July 2026Left DAP-K after a dispute with Eugene Wamalwa; backs Edwin Sifuna's 2027 bid
Where Natembeya stands
- DLeft DAP-K in July 2026 and threw support behind Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi movement.
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Common questions
Who is George Natembeya?
George Natembeya is the Governor of Trans-Nzoia and a former senior security administrator. Natembeya's 'Tawe' ('No') slogan has become a rallying cry against the political establishment in Western Kenya. Trans-Nzoia Governor since 2022. Former Rift Valley Regional Commissioner. Leads the Tawe movement.
How old is George Natembeya?
Born on 2 September 1971 in Trans-Nzoia County. Age 55.
What did George Natembeya study?
BA (1995) and MA (1998) in Anthropology at University of Nairobi.
Which party is George Natembeya in?
Tawe movement (left DAP-K in July 2026).
What does George Natembeya stand for?
Left DAP-K in July 2026 and threw support behind Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Sources (3)
- Wikipedia: George Natembeya
- Standard: Why George Natembeya has quit DAP-K
- Standard: Tawe movement jolts Western
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