George Natembeya is the current Governor of Trans Nzoia County, and the former Regional Commissioner of Rift Valley, has garnered significant attention due to the rampant violence within his jurisdiction. He became the youngest regional commissioner. Laikipia county has been plagued by armed bandit attacks, including audacious daytime assaults, prompting the government to deploy the military to restore order.
Natembeya attributes the violence to political instigation, alongside challenges like historical injustices, female genital mutilation, cattle rustling, and recurring ethnic conflicts.