Also known as: Governor Wamatangi · Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi · Governor Kimani Wamatangi
Kimani Wamatangi — Kiambu Governor, defended against accusations of political pressure and faced criticism over health sector management ahead of 2027 election.
… The family had also appealed to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and well-wishers for support, with the governor having already provided an ambulance to assist with the family's needs.
… The county, in a statement, said the disease was a national animal health challenge and was not unique to Kiambu, as it sought to distance Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s piglet programme from the outbreak. …
Kiambu County Gov't defends piglet programme amid African Swine Fever outbreak By Brian Kimani September 12, 2026 02:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi in a past address. …
… With only 3.5 percentage points separating the top two candidates and 18.5 per cent of respondents undecided, Bobea Report described the contest as too close to call.The picture is different in Kiambu, where Governor Kimani Wamatangi holds a commanding lead. …
… His departure from UDA, announced on Tuesday, August 11, follows a wave of defections from the ruling party in the Mt Kenya region, including Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha and Lamu Woman Representative Mut …
… Notable absentees included Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, fuelling speculation that regional leaders are shifting toward alternative political vehicles ahead of the 2027 General Election.Members of Parliament elected on the UDA ticket and w …
… Notable absentees included Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, fuelling speculation that regional leaders are shifting toward alternative political vehicles ahead of the 2027 General Election.Members of Parliament elected on the UDA ticket and w …
… Separately, the CountyTrak survey ranked Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata as the country’s highest-rated governor with an 80 per cent approval rating, followed by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, reflecting strong public satisfaction in …
Mercy Kanini of Juja delivered quintuplets through normal delivery at Thika Level Five Hospital, but four of the extremely premature infants died at Kenyatta National Hospital where they had been transferred for specialised care. The babies, weighing between 630 and 800 grammes, were born after a six-month pregnancy in what is believed to be one of only five such quintuplet cases recorded in Kenya's history.
Mercy Kanini of Juja delivered quintuplets through normal delivery at Thika Level Five Hospital, but four of the extremely premature infants died at Kenyatta National Hospital where they had been transferred for specialised care. The babies, weighing between 630 and 800 grammes, were born after a six-month pregnancy in what is believed to be one of only five such quintuplet cases recorded in Kenya's history.
African Swine Fever has killed about 1,470 pigs on more than 20 farms in Kiambu County since mid-May, with mortality rates reaching 100 per cent on some farms. The county government rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme contributed to the outbreak, calling the disease a national animal health challenge.
A woman from Juja, Kiambu County, delivered five babies through normal delivery at Thika Level Five Hospital, an unusually rare occurrence for quintuplet births which typically require specialised medical care and Caesarean sections. The quintuplets were placed in nurseries after delivery where they received medical attention.
Kiambu County Government has rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme is linked to African Swine Fever, stating all piglets are sourced from KALRO and the programme has benefited more than 70,000 men and youth.
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
Key Mt Kenya figures, including Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, skipped a three-day UDA-ODM leadership retreat in Naivasha chaired by President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga, which aimed to establish power-sharing frameworks and outline the 2027 political roadmap. The absences have fuelled speculation that regional leaders are shifting toward alternative political vehicles ahead of the 2027 election.
Key Mt Kenya political figures, including Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, skipped a three-day UDA-ODM joint leadership retreat in Naivasha chaired by President Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Odinga, which aimed to establish frameworks for power-sharing and outline the 2027 political roadmap. The absences fuelled speculation that regional leaders are shifting toward alternative political vehicles ahead of 2027, while the coalition also faces major differences over the Deputy President position and zoning.
Murang'a County scored 54 per cent in Infotrak's CountyTrak Performance Index, leading Kenya's counties, while Governor Irungu Kang'ata posted the country's highest governor approval rating at 80 per cent. Murang'a led in roads and transport, trade and tourism, housing and lands, and water and sanitation.
Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo disbursed Sh46 million in National Government-Constituency Development Fund money to support learners and schools in the constituency through bursaries, school bus purchases, and renovation projects. The funds were distributed under the initiative "Fulfilling Education Agenda, Bursaries For All, Rarieda Rising."
Kirinyaga, Wajir, Nyeri, Kiambu and Mombasa have emerged as Kenya's top-performing counties in the latest Politrack Africa 2022–2026 Governors' Performance Index, based on citizens' assessment of county governments across healthcare, roads, water, agriculture, trade, revenue collection, public participation, service delivery and fiscal management. The survey found that urban residents generally rate county governments more positively than their rural counterparts, particularly in water provision, infrastructure and overall service delivery.
The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations recommended that Thika Municipality be elevated to a smart industrial city, finding it meets all legal requirements under the Urban Areas and Cities Act and has adequate infrastructure, public amenities and essential services.
The Environment and Land Court in Thika ruled that the national government cannot unilaterally take over market functions constitutionally assigned to counties, stopping attempts by national government agencies to control several markets in Kiambu County. The judge ordered senior government officials to appear in court to explain their actions and directed the immediate withdrawal of the contractor involved in the dispute.
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said sustained attacks against him, including demolition of his business in January and multiple court cases, are efforts to pressure him into a particular political line that would enable plunder of county resources. He maintained he will not submit to intimidation, prioritizing service delivery to Kiambu County residents.
Three Kiambu MPs have been accused of fuelling propaganda targeting county government hospitals to incite the public against Governor Kimani Wamatangi ahead of 2027 campaigns. The MPs claimed the governor refused to take over a completed Githunguri Level Four Hospital, leading to equipment theft, but the county disputes their claims about health sector progress.
The Polish government has invested over $5 million to establish fully operational urban search and rescue teams in Nairobi and Kiambu counties, in cooperation with the Polish Centre for International Aid. The initiative aims to save lives and property and strengthen resilience in response to increasing story buildings in urban centers.