Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi Vows to Prioritize Development Over Early Politicking Ahead of 2027 Elections

Governor Wamatangi emphasizes service delivery and county development, rejecting political pressure to join parties before the polls

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has made it clear that he will not be coerced into joining any political party ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that his political future will be decided by the people of Kiambu.

Speaking during a boda boda Sacco empowerment programme in Kiambaa, Wamatangi emphasized that his main focus remains on service delivery and development in the county, with political alignments to be considered only closer to the election period. The event brought together riders from Karuri, Kihara, Ndenderu, Cianda, and Muchatha wards.

The governor stressed that no intimidation, political pressure, or blackmail would force him into premature negotiations or political alliances.

“When the time comes, the people of Kiambu will give me the direction to which political party I will join. But no amount of persecution, blackmail, or threats from any quarters will force me to join political factions and engage in early politicking,” he said.

Wamatangi highlighted that leadership decisions should be guided by citizens rather than individual political interests. He reaffirmed his commitment to delivering services across the county, noting that his administration will remain focused on development until early 2027, after which he will begin active political engagements.

“I will do that until the third month of 2027. After that, that’s when I will enter politics,” he added.

The governor questioned the need for early campaigns, urging leaders to prioritize development over politicking. When he asked the audience whether they would prefer leaders to abandon service delivery for early politics, the response was a resounding no.

Wamatangi also pointed out that effective leadership is measured by performance and results rather than political rhetoric, suggesting that campaigns require only a short period if a leader has delivered on their mandate.

“How many days are required to rally for votes? Aren’t two months enough?” he asked.

“What protects you is your work, not your mouth. Show people your work—politicking is something small,” he added.

Meanwhile, Eric Mutura, speaker of the Bunge Mashinani lobby group, criticized what he described as attempts by some MPs in Kiambu to undermine the governor’s leadership through protests and spreading false narratives. Mutura apologized on behalf of the group, stating that Wamatangi has shown strong performance and deserves support rather than political attacks.