EACC Raid on Governor Natembeya's Home Sparks Tense Standoff

EACC officers raided the home of Governor George Natembeya in Kitale, Kenya, on May 19, 2025, sparking a tense standoff with angry residents who blocked the governor's arrest. A news report from the scene described a large gathering of people outside the governor's home, preventing police from entering. "Angry residents have also camped at the gate to stop his arrest," stated the report. The raid involved EACC officers, and additional police officers in plain clothes were also present. The situation remains tense, with the details of the raid and the reasons behind it still emerging. The incident underscores the ongoing political tensions in the region.