Members of the Kiambu County Assembly (MCAs) have come to the defense of Governor Kimani Wamatangi following fresh corruption allegations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Wamatangi is accused of involvement in a Sh1.27 billion scandal linked to a tender reportedly awarded through family proxies during his tenure as Kiambu senator in 2017. The EACC recently forwarded files recommending the prosecution of three sitting governors, including Wamatangi, Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali, and Bomet’s Hillary Barchok.
However, Kiambu MCAs dismissed the allegations as politically motivated and aimed at derailing the governor’s administration. Speaking during a church service at PCEA Komothai in Githunguri Constituency, Deputy Speaker and Hospital Ward MCA John Ndichu, together with Limuru Central MCA Nduta Wamuongi, accused the anti-graft agency of being used to settle political scores.
The ward representatives pledged their unwavering support for Wamatangi, urging political rivals to desist from early campaigns and instead give the county leadership room to deliver development programs.
In his address, Governor Wamatangi, speaking partly in the Kikuyu dialect, attributed the mounting political pressure to his refusal to condone corrupt practices. He revealed that some individuals had attempted to irregularly acquire public assets, including a 100-acre parcel of land ceded by Delmonte fruit processing company in Thika.
“Because I have refused to give in to corrupt deals, they have decided to fight me using politics,” Wamatangi told the congregation, adding that he would remain committed to serving the people of Kiambu.
The governor also appealed to the church for prayers, describing the allegations as a political witch-hunt. He reaffirmed that his focus would remain on service delivery and that he would only engage in politics once the official campaign season begins.
The unfolding development comes at a time when scrutiny of county leaders has intensified, with the EACC pushing for high-profile prosecutions. For now, however, Wamatangi appears to enjoy the backing of his county assembly, setting the stage for a protracted political battle as the anti-graft investigations progress
