Drama unfolded during the burial of former Minister Burudi Nabwera after a section of leaders attempted to stop Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya from addressing mourners.
The leaders reportedly stood up from their seats and attempted to grab Natembeya’s microphone, accusing him of taking too much time while delivering his speech.
They argued that the governor was delaying the burial proceedings and denying other leaders an opportunity to address the mourners.
However, Natembeya remained defiant and insisted on continuing his speech despite the interruptions, sparking tension at the ceremony.
“I am the governor of Trans Nzoia. I know how the programme runs. The programme states that the old man should be buried at 2pm, but it is currently 21 minutes past 1 pm. Give me time to finish my speech,” Ntembeya claimed.
The incident temporarily disrupted the burial proceedings, with hundreds of mourners who had gathered to pay their last respects to the former minister reportedly leaving the venue.
During his address, Natembeya criticised President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of sidelining Trans Nzoia County in development projects while other regions continued to benefit.
“We have rejected bias in development by the Ruto administration. We need to tell the President the truth that despite his claims that he brings development here in Trans Nzoia, he should know that Trans Nzoia has for a long time been abandoned while other regions receive development,” Natembeya said.