Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi addresses residents on August 5, 2026/ SCREENGRAB
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has said he remains focused on delivering his development agenda despite what he described as continued persecution following his refusal to allow the grabbing of public land.
Addressing residents on Wednesday, Wamatangi said his administration had taken a firm stand against attempts to acquire public land, insisting that public resources must be protected for the benefit of residents.
The governor said he would continue concentrating on completing key development projects before fully engaging in politics later in the year.
"Despite the perennial persecution after I refused to allow grabbing of public land by some greedy individuals, my focus remains on delivering on my promises. I am still on that agenda until at least December this year," Wamatangi said.
He said his administration had prioritised protecting public land, arguing that leaders elected by the people should safeguard public resources rather than preside over their loss.
Wamatangi noted that his government had already implemented several projects, including the construction of classrooms, improvement of health facilities and installation of street lighting across different parts of the county.
He said the remaining priorities include upgrading roads and creating employment opportunities for young people before shifting his attention to politics.
"I have built classrooms, improved hospitals and installed street lights. What remains now is improving our roads and ensuring our young men and women get opportunities for jobs," he said.
The governor urged residents to allow him to concentrate on completing the projects, saying development should come before political campaigns.
He said his intention is to enter the political season after ensuring that residents have benefited from the programmes his administration promised.
"I have said I am not engaging in politics for now. Let me first finish the work. When the time for politics comes, it will come," he said.
Wamatangi said he wants to complete his development agenda so that when he eventually seeks political support, residents will judge him based on completed projects rather than unfulfilled promises.
He maintained that politics is temporary but development leaves a lasting impact on communities, urging residents to continue supporting ongoing county programmes.
