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A December 2025 poll reveals Governor George Natembeya has eclipsed traditional leaders to become the most influential political figure in Western Kenya.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has cemented his status as the undisputed political heavyweight of Western Kenya, with a new poll showing he commands the loyalty of at least half the region’s electorate.
The survey, conducted in late December 2025, validates the impact of his "Tawe" (No) movement, which has aggressively challenged the dominance of traditional Luhya kingpins like Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang’ula. This shift signals a generational change in the region’s politics, moving away from establishment loyalty toward populist, action-oriented leadership.
Natembeya’s rise is not accidental. His abrasive yet effective style has resonated with a youthful demographic tired of the status quo. The poll results suggest that the Western bloc, long considered a swing vote, is coalescing around a new center of power.
The poll serves as a stark warning to seasoned politicians that their traditional grip is slipping. While analysts are divided on whether Natembeya can sustain this momentum nationally, his influence locally is now undeniable.
As political analyst Mark Bichachi noted, "Natembeya isn’t just speaking to the mind of the voter; he is speaking to their frustration. That is a dangerous political weapon."
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