Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya came out swinging after the Malava race wrapped up, saying the whole thing exposed serious problems with how elections get run in Kenya. He pointed to reports about voter bribes, heavy security deployment, and tension at polling stations that made people nervous about casting ballots. The governor said if a single parliamentary seat can cause this much drama, then the country needs to figure out what protections will exist when the general election rolls around.
Natembeya gave props to voters for showing up despite the sketchy atmosphere, but he warned that electoral bodies and politicians need to take complaints about intimidation more seriously. The statement came after chaos broke out at multiple voting centers with supporters fighting each other, and some political figures had their security details pulled right before polls opened.
Natembeya gave props to voters for showing up despite the sketchy atmosphere, but he warned that electoral bodies and politicians need to take complaints about intimidation more seriously. The statement came after chaos broke out at multiple voting centers with supporters fighting each other, and some political figures had their security details pulled right before polls opened.
