GEORGE NATEMBEYA
| YEAR OF BIRTH | 1971 |
| FAMILY | Married to Lilian Khaemba |
| OCCUPATION | Politician |
BIOGRAPHY
George Natembeya is a prominent figure in Kenya, known for his bold extensive career in public service and role in politics, serving as the Governor of Trans-Nzoia County.
Educational Background
He attended the Kenya School of Government before enrolling in the University of Nairobi for a Bachelor of Anthropology, and later furthered his education by pursing a master’s degree in Anthropology.
Career
Natembeya started his career as a Personal Assistant to the late John Michuki , who served as Kenya’s Minister for Security.
After serving for four years together with Michuki, Natembeya’s career progressed as he was promoted to the role of District Officer.
He was deploye to Murang’a District, to counter gangs including the dreaded Mungiki sect which was causing unrest in the area.
Natembeya’s next appointment was as the County Commissioner of Isiolo in 2016.
In his new role, he was assigned to guard the Mau water towers, which was crucial environmental conservation effort.
The position needed him to comprehend complex political and social dynamics, as he witnessed over 10, 000 occupants’ ejection from Mau in order to conserve water catchments.
June 2019, he was designated as the Rift Valley Regional Commissioner.
Throughout his term as Regional Commissioner, he displayed dedication to safeguarding the law and took decisive actions.
George Natembeya joining politics
Natembeya made the decision to join politics, which took a drastic change, after he resigned from his role as Regional Commissioner in January 2022 to vie for the gubernatorial seat.
After the 2022 General Election, Natembeya was elected as the Governor of Trans-Nzoia County.
He is behind the Tawe Movement, that seeks to address issue affecting the people from Wetsern Region.
Natembeya has a frosty relationship with several political kingpins from Western Kenya, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Speaker Moses Wetangula and veteran trade union Francis Atwoli.
A father of three, Natembeya is married to Lilian Khaemba.
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