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

Tensions have arisen in Trans Nzoia County after supporters of Governor George Natembeya reportedly stormed his office, with women urging him to officially open a market recently launched by President William Ruto to allow traders to start operating.The incident follows President Ruto’s official launch of the market days earlier, an event that has triggered a disagreement between the Head of State and Governor Natembeya over the facility.

Reports indicate that the women who visited the governor’s office want him to ensure that the market becomes fully operational. They argue that traders are eager to occupy the stalls and begin running their businesses to earn a livelihood.

The women reportedly said they were eager to begin trading at the market, putting pressure on the county government to address their concerns and announce when business activities would officially commence.The development comes against the backdrop of rising political tensions between Governor George Natembeya and President William Ruto, who have differed over the market and its management.

Natembeya has previously maintained that the county government financed the construction of the market, accusing the national government of seeking to take credit for the project. The governor has also expressed concerns about the presence of police officers in Kitale when he attempted to visit the facility.

Meanwhile, President Ruto’s official launch of the market has fuelled the political dispute, placing the facility at the centre of public debate in Trans Nzoia County.The latest incident underscores traders’ growing concerns over the delay in opening the market, with many eager to begin operating their businesses despite the ongoing political wrangles.

It remains unclear how Governor Natembeya will respond to the women’s demands and whether the market will be opened for trading in the coming days.For the traders, the main concern is gaining access to the facility so they can conduct business, generate income and support their livelihoods while the political disagreement between the two leaders continues.

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