George Natembeya resigns as RC, to focus on governor's contest

Rift Valley Regional Coordinator George Natembeya has resigned from his position.

The tough-talking coordinator who has served as a public servant for close to three decades while announcing his resignation on Wednesday in Nakuru revealed that he will now be shifting his focus to politics.

He thanked President Uhuru Kenyatta for his support during his tenure.

" The Head of State has been supportive, as a government representative receiving such support is important, " Said Natembeya.

Natembeya also acknowledged Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, his Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho,  Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai, and Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti.

" I want to thank CS Fred Matiang'i, he has been a great adviser and approachable.Interior PS Karanja Kibicho who has been my immediate supervisor has been of great help and has also been there when we need him," he said.

Natembeya has declared his bid for the Trans Nzoia gubernatorial seat in the August polls.

He has exuded confidence that his experience in the public sector would give him an upper hand in politics.

He will be facing off with Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa, County Woman Representative Janet Nangabo, Kaikai Bissau, Andrew Singoe and businessman Michael Khaoya all of whom have declared interest in succeeding Patrick Khaemba who has served as Trans Nzoia Governor for two terms.