Governor Wamatangi dismisses calls to divide Kiambu

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has dismissed calls to split Kiambu county into two, describing the debate as a political narrative being pushed by leaders seeking to hide their poor performance.

Speaking during a public engagement in Kiambu, Wamatangi said his administration had undertaken development projects across different parts of the county and accused critics of spreading misleading claims that some regions had been neglected.

“There are people trying to push this narrative everywhere, saying some areas have been sidelined in development,” Wamatangi said.

“But when someone speaks like that, you must ask them where they have been all this time and what they have done for the people.”

The governor said his administration had implemented projects in Juja, Ruiru, Thika and Gatundu, among other areas, insisting that development had been distributed according to need across the county.

Wamatangi said his government had constructed schools, hospitals, markets and installed solar street lights in several towns and trading centres.

“In Juja alone, we have built 44 schools,” he said.

“We have also built markets in areas such as Witeithie and established hospitals in Juja town and other parts of the constituency.”

The governor further said his administration had expanded healthcare services in Gatundu and surrounding areas through construction of hospitals and improvement of existing facilities.

He added that in Ruiru, the county government had constructed 62 schools and improved learning infrastructure in institutions that previously lacked adequate classrooms.

“In Thika, every school with children learning in poor conditions has received support. We have completed those projects,” Wamatangi said.

The governor also cited the construction and upgrading of Thika Stadium, saying the facility had created opportunities for traders and youth.

“In Thika, we built the stadium and also established more than 600 business stalls around the facility to support local traders,” he said.

Wamatangi defended his administration against criticism over the distribution of development projects such as roads and street lighting, saying projects had been rolled out across all regions of the county.

“When roads are being improved in one area, it does not mean another area has been forgotten. Development is continuing in all parts of Kiambu because all residents deserve equal service,” he said.

The governor accused unnamed leaders of attempting to use regional politics to mislead residents ahead of the next election cycle.

“That story is being pushed by leaders who have failed to deliver and now want to create divisions among the people,” he said.

He maintained that his administration would continue implementing projects based on the needs of residents rather than political considerations.

“We are focused on development and service delivery. What matters is improving the lives of residents in every corner of Kiambu county,” Wamatangi said.

The debate on whether Kiambu should be split into two counties has occasionally emerged in local political discussions, with proponents arguing that the county is too large to manage effectively.

However, opponents of the proposal have maintained that the focus should remain on equitable distribution of resources and strengthening service delivery within the existing county structure.