A political storm is brewing in Kiambu County as a formidable bloc of Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) declared their unwavering support for Governor Kimani Wamatangi, vowing to crush any impending impeachment motion against him.
Gathered outside the assembly precincts on Wednesday, the legislators, led by Majority Leader Godfrey Muceke, dismissed the threats against the Governor as “politically orchestrated malice” designed to derail a burgeoning development agenda.
In a strategic counter-move to the rumored ouster, Muceke revealed that 80 out of 92 MCAs have already signed a formal motion of confidence in Governor Wamatangi.
According to Muceke, said that the motion—once tabled—effectively creates a six-month legislative “grace period.” Under assembly standing orders, this window prevents any impeachment motion from being introduced, providing the executive with the stability needed to focus on service delivery.
“No amount of intimidation or bribery will sway this house,” the majority leader asserted, addressing allegations that a Sh100 million “war chest” had been mobilized by external interests to bribe MCAs into supporting an impeachment. “The assembly is focused on the people, not political sideshows.”
The Majority Leader and his colleagues argued that the Governor is being targeted precisely because his projects are nearing completion. They cited several key achievements, including:
Healthcare Expansion: Completion of several Level 4 hospitals across the sub-counties.
Education: Construction of modern Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centers.
Infrastructure: Extensive installation of street lighting and rural access roads.
“These opponents are trying to intimidate the Governor to stop him from commissioning these projects,” Muceke said. “They are terrified of his development record ahead of the next cycle.”
The briefing took a somber turn as the majority leader criticized the national government and the Inspector General of Police for the sudden withdrawal of Governor Wamatangi’s security detail. The leadership demanded a formal explanation for the move, noting that the Governor has remained respectful of the Presidency and the law. Furthermore, the MCAs raised the alarm over:
Withheld Funds: Delays in the release of World Bank grants and other national revenue shares.
Revenue Collection: The removal of enforcement officers, which the MCAs claim has crippled the county’s ability to meet its internal revenue targets.
The Kiambu leaders called upon the Council of Governors (CoG) to intervene, warning that the “political weaponization” of state instruments against a sitting Governor sets a dangerous precedent for all 47 counties.
“If they can do this to Kiambu today, they will do it elsewhere tomorrow,” the Speaker concluded. “We stand firm: Wamatangi is here to stay.”
