More than 80 members of the Kiambu County Assembly have come out strongly to dismiss any plans to impeach Governor Kimani Wamatangi. They say claims of a KSh100 million fund from the national government or other outside interests to push for his removal are baseless. The MCAs held a press briefing where they pledged full support for the governor and even tabled a motion of confidence in his leadership.
This news comes at a time when political tensions are increasing in Kiambu County. Some news articles and social media posts said that some MCAs were going to file an impeachment motion against Wamatangi.
Accusations included poor handling of county health services and other service delivery issues. But the majority of ward representatives have now publicly rejected those ideas. They insist no formal motion exists and that rumours are part of efforts to destabilise the county government.
During the briefing, assembly leaders addressed the bribery allegations directly. They claimed external forces had set aside up to KSh100 million to sway votes if an impeachment attempt was made. The money, according to them, was meant to bribe MCAs into supporting the move.
The Deputy Speaker and other speakers warned that such tactics would not work. They pointed out that intimidation and division won’t succeed because most members stand with Wamatangi. One leader described the situation as political sabotage aimed at undermining the governor’s work.
Kiambu County Assembly has 87 elected MCAs plus nominated ones. Out of these, around 80 showed up to reaffirm their backing for Wamatangi. They signed and presented a formal motion of confidence. The purpose of this measure is to make it apparent that the assembly still supports the governor. It also goes against any story that the house is split or vulnerable to outside influence.
Since the 2022 elections, Kimani Wamatangi has been the governor. Before running for governor, he was a senator for Kiambu. His government has worked on improving health, building roads, and getting more water.
But, like many county presidents, he has been criticised for delays in some areas and disagreements with central government institutions. Recent incidents, such as rumours of frozen bank accounts linked to the county and demolitions of buildings associated with him, have made the political situation much worse. Allies see these as coordinated efforts to weaken him ahead of future elections.
The MCAs who spoke out stressed that their loyalty is based on ongoing development work in the county. They stated they would rather focus on making laws and keeping an eye on things than getting caught up in impeachment turmoil.
One member of the assembly said that people in the area worry more about jobs, hospitals, and roads than about political conflicts. By turning down the supposed bribes, they show that they are on the side of decent government.
Both the rumours of impeachment and the counterclaims have spread a lot on social media. On sites like TikTok and Facebook, videos and posts show parts of the MCAs’ speeches at the briefing.
Some people admire the group for sticking to its guns, while others wonder if the confidence motion will hold up if actual pressure comes. Some posts keep the narrative going by repeating the KSh100 million number, although they don’t always say where it came from.
Wamatangi hasn’t spoken much in public about the current news, but his supporters say he is grateful for the assembly’s backing.
This instance shows some of the problems that are frequent in Kenya’s decentralised structure. Sometimes, county assemblies and governors disagree about budgets, projects, or politics. Every year, threats of impeachment come up in a few counties, but most of them don’t work without substantial evidence and a lot of support.
In Kiambu, the quick show of numbers from 80-plus MCAs suggests any move against Wamatangi would face a tough battle in the house.
For now, the assembly appears focused on its regular work. The confidence motion is expected to be debated soon, which could lock in the current support level.
Observers in the county say this move buys time and stability for the governor as he continues his term. Whether the impeachment talk fades completely or resurfaces depends on how underlying issues are handled.
Kiambu remains one of Kenya’s most populous and economically important counties. With Nairobi as a neighbour, it deals with heavy urban pressures and rural needs.
