We’re ready and coming for you: Musalia warns Natembeya

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya that he risks losing his seat if he continues to insult the government.

Mudavadi, who is in Malava to campaign for UDA candidate and close friend David Ndakwa, made the remarks as Natembeya, who is spearheading the united opposition Tawe movement in the Western region, continued to criticise President William Ruto’s administration, as well as Musalia Mudavadi, Speaker Moses Wetangula and Wycliffe Oparanya, for their alleged failure to unite and take the country’s leadership from William Ruto.

Mudavadi cautioned Natembeya to tread carefully lest he finds himself facing a strong competitor from the government side who could eventually win the Trans Nzoia seat.

He revealed that they will field government candidates in each constituency where the opposition is present to send them packing come 2027.

“For those of you thinking we went to a table school instead of a political one are in for a rude shock, as we are the political game changers who will turn tables on them in 2027. Let Natembeya and his team do mature and sober politics instead of body shaming the government, myself and Wetangula. We represent the Mulembe nation in William Ruto’s government, and we have agreed that it will be the time for the Western region to take up the leadership baton,” he stated.

Musalia wondered why the opposition was so interested in the Malava by-election when the seat belonged to the government.

“You have invaded the Malava political arena only to call us names and spread propaganda about how bad the broad-based government is and why people should reject us, including the President, for what you term as bad leadership. But you have not offered any solution or stated what you will do right that we are not doing,” he noted.

He told off the opposition seeking to clinch the Malava seat, saying the Mulembe nation was looking beyond the Malava by-election and should be left to hold talks with other tribes that will assist them form government come 2032.

He warned the opposition against confining the UDA team to the Malava by-election only, as they were out to deliver the presidency to the Western region people.

He blasted Natembeya as a political toddler who has no experience whatsoever to become President or Luhya Kingpin.

“You have only been elected once as a governor, and here you are feeling on top of things, lecturing us on how to run government. Remember, we have been in this game long enough, lost and also won — not like you, who is just a political toddler,” he roared.

He, however, told the opposition to brace for a bruising battle just five days to the by-election, which he said would see David Ndakwa declared the winner.

“It will be a big blow to you when you see David Ndakwa take the oath of office as the next Malava MP, as Malava deserves peace, progress and steadfast leadership.”

He said Ndakwa was the best choice as he reflects good values for the constituents and is well placed to carry the aspirations of the Malava people, besides steering the constituency to a stronger future.

Mudavadi urged the residents to remain united and firmly stand behind leaders who truly put Malava first.

“With Ndakwa as the next Malava MP, he will advocate for real development, which will only take root where the people choose stability over division, collaboration over conflict, and responsible politics against unnecessary tension.”

The PCS reassured the residents that the coming by-election will be conducted with the highest standards of fairness and transparency, adding that robust security arrangements were already in place to safeguard voters from any kind of fear.

“I encourage everyone to exercise and observe political tolerance, respect each voter despite their party affiliations, and the safety and well-being of every voter will be fully secured.”