Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has dismissed corruption allegations against him as a political witch-hunt, insisting he will not be distracted from his service delivery agenda.
Speaking during a church service at PCEA Komothai in Githunguri Constituency, Wamatangi said mounting pressure from his rivals was tied to his refusal to approve irregular deals involving public assets.
He cited attempts by unnamed individuals to grab a 100-acre parcel of land ceded to Kiambu County by the Delmonte fruit processing company in Thika as one of the key flashpoints.
“The political heat I am facing is because I have refused to allow the grabbing of public assets. I will not be intimidated,” Wamatangi said, asking the church to pray for him and his administration.
The governor is facing a Sh1.27 billion graft case stemming from a 2017 tender allegedly awarded through family proxies when he served as Kiambu senator.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recommended his prosecution alongside Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali and Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok over separate scandals.
A section of Kiambu MCAs who attended the church service threw their weight behind the governor, dismissing the EACC’s allegations as politically instigated.
Led by Deputy Speaker John Ndichu and Limuru Central MCA Nduta Wamuongi, the MCAs accused the anti-graft body of being misused to fight political battles.
They urged Wamatangi’s opponents to stop early campaigning and instead give the current administration space to deliver development projects.
Wamatangi, however, maintained that he would not bow to political pressure, saying he would only engage in active politics when the campaign season officially begins.
