Governor Natembeya hosts Mt Kenya region elders for political unity talks
Politics
By
Obare Osinde
| Oct 13, 2025
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya addresses the Press in Nairobi, on August 12, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]
Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya on Saturday hosted Kikuyu elders in what he described as a move to strengthen historical political ties between Western and Mt Kenya regions.
“It was indeed a great honour hosting the Kikuyu Council of Elders, who are true cousins with whom we have united to make Kenya better,” he said.
Natembeya said the visit was a step towards unity, dialogue and reconciliation. “I wish to thank our elders for seeking unity in diversity and building bridges of friendship and brotherhood across cultures, communities, religions and regions to enhance cohesion,” he added.
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He said the meeting drew inspiration from the partnership between third President Mwai Kibaki and his first Vice President Kijana Wamalwa in the NARC government.
“The elders reminisced about the journey of unity that was begun by Kenya’s third president Mwai Kibaki, and eighth vice president Wamalwa Kijana, which united our country into a truly rainbow nation,” he said.
Natembeya revealed that elders from Mt Masaba are planning a visit to Mt Kenya “to make the river return to its course,” emphasizing the need for the country to retrace its path toward harmony and people-centered leadership.
During the meeting, the Kikuyu elders lauded the governor as a fearless, truthful and dependable leader capable of steering the country back to greatness if given the opportunity.
A goat was slaughtered and shared as a symbol of friendship, with the Natembeya saying that the gathering was not merely ceremonial but a moment for shared reflection on how the Mulembe Nation is redefining its socio-economic and political identity.
Mount Kenya youth leaders Mungai Karumba (Kiambaa) and Kimani Wanjiku (Kikuyu) praised Natembeya’s steadfastness and urged supporters to register as voters en masse to prepare for change in 2027.
Those present included members of the Luhya Council of Elders, the Kitale chapter of the Kikuyu Council of Elders led by Chairman Ndura Koimburi, the clergy, and members of the professional caucus.
Also in attendance were Trade and Industrialization CECM Patrick Gacheru Mwangi and Natembeya Foundation Chairman Professor Ferdinand Nang’ole.