Governor Natembeya to Return State Awards After Corruption Charges Shake His Legacy
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(Photo Courtesy: Governor George Natembeya) Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has announced plans to return all state honours previously awarded to him. This decision follows ongoing corruption allegations and court appearances, which he says have stained the meaning of those honours. Which Awards Is He Giving Back? Natembeya is set to return the Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) and Elder of the Burning Spear (EBS), both given for distinguished public service. He explained that these awards had lost their value due to the corruption charges he now faces. > “How can I carry the title of a state honouree while being paraded in court over corruption allegations? It makes no sense,” he told Citizen Digital. He added that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) even took away the medals during a raid at his Kitale home. Was He Denied a New Honour? Yes. The governor revealed that he was close to receiving the Elder of the Golden Heart, an award that most governors have a...