DNK International By Our Correspondent,Chepchoina.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Pius Gumo, son of former Cabinet minister Fred Gumo, have warned foreigners against crossing into Kenya to participate illegally in the 2027 general election.
The two said Ugandan nationals who may attempt to enter Kenya on August 10, 2027, to vote illegally would face consequences under the law, stressing that Kenya is a sovereign country whose elections should be decided by Kenyans.
They spoke on Tuesday at Chepchoina, Endebess, during the burial of prominent farmer and businessman Joseph Njenga Njuguna, who was murdered at his home on the night of August 30.
The two also urged residents to support Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna for the presidency in the 2027 elections.
Their remarks came amid renewed debate over allegations that foreign nationals could be facilitated to participate in the Kenyan election.
A recent media investigation raised allegations of irregular acquisition of Kenyan identity documents and voter registration by some Ugandan nationals, although the IEBC has dismissed claims of voter smuggling and illegal registration of foreigners as unsubstantiated.
Natembeya said the recognised Kenya-Uganda border point in Trans Nzoia is at Suam and warned that foreigners found entering the country through porous border points during the election period would be dealt with accordingly.
Suam is an official land border crossing between Kenya and Uganda in Trans Nzoia County.
The governor called on security agencies to remain vigilant along the border and ensure that the integrity of the electoral process is protected ahead of the 2027 polls.
[Daily News Kenya-International@September 29,2026]
