Trans Nzoia Deputy Governor Defends Decision to Support William Ruto: “That Is Not Betrayal”
- Trans Nzoia deputy governor Philomena Beneah Kapkory has stood her ground despite criticism over her decision to support President William Ruto
- Kapkory surprised many after publicly declaring that she supports the government despite her boss being in the opposition
- She has now come out to explain why her decision does not amount to betrayal, as claimed by Natembeya’s supporters
Trans Nzoia deputy governor Philomena Beneah Kapkory has dismissed claims that she has betrayed her boss, Governor George Natembeya.
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Kapkory recently surprised many after she publicly declared that she supports President William Ruto’s administration.
She further said she was in support of the president seeking a second term in 2027.
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Her declaration has since seen some of Natembeya’s supporters branding her as a betrayer.
Responding to the critics, she noted that her support for the president should not be interpreted to mean betrayal.
Speaking at Kipsagam village in Saboti constituency, the deputy governor defended her decision, noting that it was within her constitutional right to hold a contrary opinion to that of the county boss.
"Just like any other Kenyan, I have my opinion, and I have heard some people say I have betrayed some people. My friends, that is not betrayal; I am merely exercising my constitutional right," Kapkory said.
She clarified that her decision to join Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and other Kenya Kwanza leaders at an empowerment programme in the county on Friday, July 11, was based on her right to associate with anyone.
Natembeya has been a fierce critic of the Kenya Kwanza administration, and his deputy’s presence at the event had raised eyebrows even before she declared her support for the government.
"Whenever a leader of the calibre of the deputy president comes around, it is my right to go listen to what the government has in place for us. We could be young in politics, but we know that our opinion counts," she stated.
The DG, who has been largely inconspicuous in public events for a period of over six months, further appealed to the Trans Nzoia locals to carefully vet all the aspirants for all the elective seats.
She also urged parents to talk to their sons and daughters, especially the Gen Zs, to allow Ruto to deliver on his campaign promises.
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On his part, former Trans Nzoia chief officer, John Meng'wa, urged Gen Zs to register as voters if they want to bring leadership change in the country.
"Kenya is a democratic country, and the only way to ascend to power is through elections. Those who are not satisfied with President Ruto should register as voters so that they can vote against him in the 2027 elections," Meng'wa stated.
Similar sentiments were echoed by Kinyoro ward MCA, Andrew Kibet Kipekee, who accused the opposition of trying to overthrow the government using the Gen Zs.
Natembeya's wife speaks about EACC raid
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported that Natembeya's wife, Lilian, had narrated how detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) ransacked their house during the controversial raid.
She said the raid was conducted at a time when Natembeya was not at the house.
The Trans Nzoia first lady claimed officers involved in the exercise acted unprofessionally.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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Joshua Cheloti (Editorial assistant) Joshua Cheloti is a multi-skilled journalist with over 5 years of experience in the media industry. He holds a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication at Mount Kenya University. At TUKO, he's an editorial assistant. Before TUKO, he worked at Nairobi Review as an editorial writer, at Hope Media (Hope TV and Hope FM) as a correspondent in Eldoret, Hivisasa.com digital content editor and online writer, at Biblia Husema Broadcasting (BHB), Eldoret as Radio Presenter. Email: Joshua.cheloti@tuko.co.ke
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