- Governor George Natembeya has been absent from public functions in Trans Nzoia.
- County officials confirmed he was involved in an accident on Christmas Day.
- The governor reportedly broke one leg and is currently recovering.
- Pius Gumo represented him at Cyrus Jirongo’s memorial in Kitale.
- Natembeya sent condolences and praised Jirongo’s leadership and legacy.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been noticeably missing from public events in recent days, sparking questions over his whereabouts among residents and local leaders.
The mystery was cleared after Trans Nzoia County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Housing, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Pius Gumo, confirmed that the governor was involved in a road accident on Christmas Day. According to Gumo, the incident left Natembeya with a serious injury that has forced him to stay away from public duties.
Speaking while representing the governor at the memorial service of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in Kitale, Gumo revealed that Natembeya broke one of his legs during the accident.
“I bring condolences on behalf of Governor George Natembeya. He was involved in an accident during Christmas and broke his leg, which is why he could not attend this function,” Gumo said.
He added that the governor would have wished to personally attend the memorial to console Jirongo’s family but was unable due to his condition.
Despite his absence, Natembeya sent a message praising the late Cyrus Jirongo as a leader who stood for ordinary citizens. Gumo said the governor urged leaders to emulate Jirongo’s commitment to uplifting the less privileged in society.
