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Kimani Wamatangi

Also known as: Governor Wamatangi · Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi

Kiambu Governor who ranked 71 per cent in county performance surveys and denied intimidation efforts would force political alignment.

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    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

    High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODMUDA meeting in Naivasha
  3. Citizen Digital

    Kang'ata scored 80 per cent, followed by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya at 76 per cent and Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi at 71 per cent.

    Kang’ata ranked best performing Governor in latest Infotrak survey
  4. Capital News

    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

    Murang’a tops Infotrak CountyTrak index as Kang’ata records highest governor approval
  5. July 2026
  6. The Standard

    Other contributions came from Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga and Siaya County Assembly Speaker George Okode.Meanwhile, Amollo issued NG-CDF cheques to needy students and schools in the constituency.Under the umbrella of "Fulfilli

    Rarieda MP disburses Sh46m NG-CDF funds to schools, needy students
  7. Capital News

    The index ranked Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru first, followed by Ahmed Abdullahi (Wajir), Mutahi Kahiga (Nyeri), Kimani Wamatangi (Kiambu) and Abdulswamad Nassir (Mombasa).

    Kirinyaga, Wajir, Nyeri, Kiambu and Mombasa top Politrack governors’ performance index
  8. Citizen Digital

    We just need to revitalise them,” said Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi. Broadway's Kenya Managing Director, Bimal Shah, added, “We have also seen many industries relocate from Nairobi to Thika over the last 10 years.

    Senate backs elevation of Thika to a smart industrial city
  9. June 2026
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKiambu County governor Kimani Wamatangi interacting with traders of Madaraka Market in Thika on his tour to assess the market.

    Court blow to national govt on markets
  11. Citizen Digital

    Governor Wamatangi says he won’t be intimidated into surrendering Kiambu resources By Citizen Reporter June 16, 2026 08:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi speaks to resident

    Governor Wamatangi says he won’t be intimidated into surrendering Kiambu resources
  12. May 2026
  13. The Standard

    ri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba during an interview on Spice FM, Standard Group. [Courtesy, Standard] A section of MPs in Kiambu County has been accused of allegedly fuelling propaganda targeting county government hospitals in a bid to incite the public against Governor Kimani Wamatangi

    Kiambu MPs put in spot over health sector claims
  14. The Standard

    This is the best investment in safety, professionalism and above all an investment in people." Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said the county is proud to host the training school which not only develops the capacity of local personnel but also participants from other counties.“

    Polish government funds search, rescue teams in Nairobi, Kiambu
Politics

Mt Kenya leaders absent from UDA-ODM coalition retreat

The News

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.

10 August 2026 · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Mt Kenya leaders absent from UDA-ODM coalition retreat

    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.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Murang'a Governor Kang'ata ranked best in Infotrak survey

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata scored 80 per cent in an Infotrak survey examining devolved county performance across sectors, ranking ahead of Trans Nzoia's George Natembeya at 76 per cent and Kiambu's Kimani Wamatangi at 71 per cent.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Murang'a tops county performance index; Kang'ata leads approval

    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.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 27 July

  1. Rarieda MP disburses Sh46 million NG-CDF funds to schools and students

    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."

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. Five counties top Politrack's governors performance index

    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.

    25 July 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 18 July

  1. Senate committee recommends Thika elevation to smart industrial city

    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.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. High Court reinforces county autonomy over market control

    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.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Governor Wamatangi denies intimidation will force political alignment

    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.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Kiambu MPs accused of spreading propaganda against governor

    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.

    15 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Poland funds urban search and rescue teams in Nairobi, Kiambu

    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.

    11 May 2026 · The Standard

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