Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has dismissed claims linking Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to presidential ambitions, saying the governor is fully concentrated on his re-election bid.
Kuria said Natembeya’s current political focus is not national leadership but securing a second term as county boss.
“George Natembeya is very busy working for his own two term. His only preoccupation is to be the governor of Trans Nzoia, nothing else,” Kuria said.
He also questioned the relevance of Natembeya’s earlier political mobilisation under the “Tawe Movement”, suggesting that its influence had faded with shifting political dynamics.
“What happened to the Tawe Movement?” he posed.
In his remarks, Kuria further criticised what he described as shifting political loyalties, adding: “When the tips fall, every man to himself and God for us all, and there is no better exemplification of that than George Natembeya.”
The comments come amid growing political speculation around Natembeya following increased activity outside Trans Nzoia County.
The governor has been holding meetings with leaders across Western Kenya and has received endorsements from some political figures, fuelling debate over whether he could be positioning himself for a national contest in 2027.
Natembeya, a former regional commissioner, has in recent months built a reputation as one of the more outspoken county leaders, frequently weighing in on national governance issues.
His rising profile has made him a subject of political discussion within both opposition and government circles.
Despite the speculation, he has not publicly declared any interest in running for the presidency, maintaining his focus on county leadership and development programmes in Trans Nzoia.
Kuria’s remarks reflect a broader political contest playing out ahead of the 2027 elections, where early alignments, shifting alliances, and emerging leaders continue to reshape Kenya’s political landscape.