Trans Nzoia Governor Rejects Hospital Funding Amidst Political Hostility

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has firmly rejected President William Ruto's proposal to fund Endebess Hospital, citing deep-seated political hostility that has stalled development projects. The governor argued that the national government must respect constitutional responsibilities between the two levels of government, asserting that residents should not have to seek approval from the President to access public resources. This stance was made after Ruto visited the county, where he accused Natembeya of allowing political differences to delay development, including the proposed facility. Ruto claimed his administration had set aside money for the hospital but noted that political hostility in the county had stalled its implementation. The governor maintained that public resources should benefit residents regardless of their political affiliations, emphasizing that elected leaders must ensure government funding reaches communities. He questioned the legal basis for the proposed funding arrangements, insisting that health services fall under the mandate of county governments. The exchange followed Ruto's visit to Trans Nzoia, where he accused Natembeya of allowing political to

Ruto defended his administration's financial position while highlighting the hostility driving the delay. He stated that he has the money to build the hospital but that the political climate in the county has prevented its implementation. The governor maintained that development is not about Natembeya requesting the President, but rather about ensuring that public resources benefit residents regardless of their political affiliations. He questioned the legal basis for the proposed funding arrangements, insisting that health services fall under the mandate of county governments. The governor also maintained that public resources should benefit residents regardless of their political affiliations, adding that elected leaders had a responsibility to ensure government funding reached communities. He questioned the legal basis for the proposed funding arrangements, insisting that health services fall under the mandate of county governments. The governor also maintained that public resources should benefit residents regardless of their political affiliations, adding that elected leaders had a responsibility to ensure government funding reached communities. He questioned the legal basis