Natembeya, Tawe Movement and the battle for Western Kenya’s political soul

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya

Western Kenya remains one of the country’s most hotly contested political battlegrounds, with an estimated three million registered voters spread across Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia, and Trans Nzoia counties.

Historically seen as a swing region, Western has rarely spoken with one voice, making it an attractive target for both ruling and opposition coalitions.