Trans-Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has issued a stern warning to the government against any attempts to interfere with the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on a local TV channel on Saturday, June 7, 2025, the governor cautioned that any rigging efforts would be met with strong resistance from Kenyan youth, particularly the Gen Zs, who he claimed are silently observing current political developments and preparing for the next election cycle.
Natembeya noted that while Gen Z may appear silent for now, they should not be underestimated.
He emphasised that their silence is not a sign of indifference but rather a strategic pause, and any attempt by the regime to manipulate the electoral process in 2027 could spark widespread backlash.
“I believe Gen Z is a generation of brave people. They have now been cowed because whenever they try to raise their voices, they are silenced. But now, even though they have gone quiet, they are still watching what is going on in this country. They are waiting for the ballot in 2027. If someone tries to mess with that election, as Riggy G said, there will be trouble,” Natembeya said.
According to him, the consequences would be severe and potentially destabilising.
The governor insisted that for the country to move forward peacefully, the 2027 elections must be conducted transparently.
He stressed the importance of ensuring that all voters, especially the youth, believe that the process was fair.
If the youth sense any form of electoral malpractice, he warned that the kind of scenes witnessed in the 2024 protests could erupt again, as Gen Z will not hesitate to take action.
He referred to a previous warning issued by the former DP, who had also cautioned the state against interfering with the democratic process.
Natembeya said the former DP had simply raised the alarm about the dangers of tampering with the will of the people, and while some misinterpreted his words, the message behind them was clear — free and fair elections are essential to national stability.
Defending Gachagua
Defending the former DP’s remarks, Natembeya said people chose to focus on the perceived threat in the statement rather than the underlying message.
He maintained that the warning was not meant to incite fear but to urge the government to respect the democratic will of the people.
“All he was saying was, ‘Please do not rig the elections.’ Kenyans want to express their free will; don’t mess with that. Because if you do, what options are you giving them? It was just a warning, but people are focusing on the consequences of rigging the elections,” he added.
