The government has withdrawn the security detail of Kakamega County Senator Boni Khalwale.
Taking to his official Facebook account on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Khalwale said his security detail was withdrawn without any explanation.
“My security details have been pulled without any warning or explanation,” Khalwale wrote.
This comes on the eve of the Thursday, November 27, 2025, by-elections that will be happening across the country, in which the Malava constituency will be taking part.
Khalwale has been vocal in campaigning for Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) candidate Seth Panyako, against the ruling UDA party’s David Ndakwa.
Natembeya’s Security Withdrawn
Withdrawal of Khalwale’s security comes hours after Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya revealed that all his security detail was withdrawn in the dead of night, leaving the outspoken county boss exposed and sparking immediate unrest among his supporters.
Natembeya confirmed on Wednesday morning that police officers attached to him, including his personal bodyguards and those guarding his Kitale residence, were recalled without warning.
In a strongly worded statement, the governor condemned the operation, terming it a deliberate act of intimidation orchestrated through state machinery.
“All the security officers attached to me were recalled last night, and I was forced to put my own safety measures in place,” Natembeya said.
“Security for me is not an offer from the government or anyone—it is a constitutional right.”
The governor accused elements within the police service of weaponising law enforcement for political ends, insisting he would not bow to pressure or threats.
“Let whoever did that know that I will not be intimidated or cowed into giving up on my stand,” he said.
Security Withdrawal Comes Amid Threats on His Life
The dramatic recall comes barely weeks after Natembeya survived multiple security scares on the campaign trail.
During by-election campaigns in Malava and Bungoma, gunshots rang out at his Kabuchai rally, forcing his bodyguards to whisk him away to safety. The governor says these incidents are proof that his life is under active threat, making the sudden withdrawal even more alarming.
County Deploys Its Own Guards
In an emergency response, Trans Nzoia County quickly deployed enforcement officers to guard Natembeya and reinforce security at his home as investigations unfold.
Despite the tension, the governor says he will continue with his official duties uninterrupted.
“The Inspector General must come out and explain why the security officers were withdrawn,” he said.
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