JUST IN: Natembeya’s Supporters Storm Office, Demand Immediate Opening of Market Launched by Ruto

Tension has reportedly risen in Trans Nzoia County after a group of women believed to support Governor George Natembeya visited his office to demand the immediate opening of a newly launched market. The women want the governor to ensure that traders can begin operating from the facility without further delays.

The incident occurred days after President William Ruto officially launched the market, intensifying an ongoing disagreement between the national government and the county administration over the project’s ownership, construction and management.

According to reports, the women expressed dissatisfaction with the continued closure of the facility, arguing that traders are prepared to occupy the market and start their businesses. They urged Natembeya to address their concerns and provide a clear timeline for when commercial activities would officially begin.

For many traders, the market represents an important opportunity to grow their businesses, reach more customers and improve their financial circumstances. Its continued closure has therefore become a source of frustration for those hoping to benefit from the facility.

The women reportedly want the county government to prioritise the needs of traders and prevent political disagreements from delaying the market’s operations. They believe that resolving the dispute would allow business owners to begin earning income and contribute to economic activity within the county.

The controversy has placed Natembeya and Ruto on opposing sides. The governor has previously maintained that his administration constructed the market, accusing the national government of taking credit for a project he says was undertaken by the county government.

Natembeya has also expressed concerns about the presence of police officers in Kitale when he attempted to visit the facility. This development has added to the tensions surrounding the market and raised further questions about the disagreement between the two levels of government.

Meanwhile, Ruto’s decision to launch the facility has intensified public attention on the competing claims regarding the project’s development and the responsibilities of the national and county administrations.

The latest reported confrontation highlights the growing frustration among traders who want the market opened so they can resume or commence their business activities. Their demands reflect concerns about the economic opportunities that could be lost if the facility remains unused.

However, the official opening date remains uncertain, and it is not yet clear how Natembeya will respond to the women’s demands. Traders are hoping that both governments will resolve their differences and establish a workable arrangement that allows the market to become operational without further delays.

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