Trans Nzoia gubernatorial aspirant George Natembeya has been redeployed to the Office of the President (OOP) in Nairobi just hours after tendering his resignation.
On Wednesday, January 12, Natembeya who has expressed his interest to succeed Governor Patrick Khaemba who will be retiring in August, after serving his final constitution term, resigned as the Rift Valley Regional Commissioner.
Speaking to the press in Nakuru, on Wednesday, January 12, Natembeya said the time has come for him to focus his energy on his ambition of becoming the next Trans-Nzoia governor.
However on Thursday, January 13, multiple reports revealed that Natembeya has been moved to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s office to finish his 30-day notice period.
According to a press statement released by Interior Principal Secretary, Karanja Kibicho, on Wednesday, January 12, revealed that Natembeya has been replaced by Makueni County Commissioner, Mohammed Ahmed Maalim.
Natembeya replaces William Kangethe Thuku who has been working at the Office of the President.
Thuku was appointed Nairobi regional commissioner while Isaiah Aregai Nakoru, who was the Eastern Regional Commissioner, has been transferred to Western Region as the Commissioner.
Natambeya, on Tuesday, revealed that he would be quitting the police force after 25 years of service to start preparing for his next career as a politician.
The regional police boss is eyeing the Trans Nzoia gubernatorial seat in the August general elections.
“I will on Wednesday formally announce my resignation to focus on politics as l seek the backing of residents of Trans Nzoia to become their governor,” Natembeya announced.
Natembeya is expected to square it out with Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa, Trans-Nzoia Woman Representative Janet Nangabo, Abraham Sing’oei, and Maurice Bissau who both hold different positions at the office of Deputy President William Ruto.
Other competitors include Philemon Samoei, Andrew Wanyonyi, and Moses Khaoya.
