Kimani Wamatangi

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.

2026-05-112026-09-25

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July 2026
27 JulThe 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
25 JulCapital 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
18 JulCitizen 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
June 2026
19 JunThe 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
16 JunCitizen 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
May 2026
15 MayThe 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
11 MayThe 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

Society

Juja woman loses four of five premature babies after quintuplet birth

The News

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.

15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

Juja woman loses four of five premature babies after quintuplet birth
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.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

Kiambu denies piglet programme link to swine fever outbreak
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.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Juja woman delivers five babies through rare normal vaginal delivery
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.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 12 September

Kiambu County defends piglet programme amid swine fever outbreak
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.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

Poll shows Ruto leading 2027 presidential race at 35.2%
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.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 18 August

Gatundu South MP Kagombe switches to DCP from UDA
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has defended leaving the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing a poll showing constituents' overwhelming support for the move and frustrations he experienced as a legislator. The switch reunites him with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whom he had voted to impeach in October 2024.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 11 August

Mt Kenya leaders absent from UDA-ODM coalition retreat
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.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 10 August

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →