Kimani Wamatangi
Kimani Wamatangi is the Governor of Kiambu who confirmed the occurrence of a tragic building fire in Kiambu Town. He reported that the county's emergency management team was deployed to the scene to assist with the situation.
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Kimani Wamatangi, appearing for the Council of Governors before the Senate Committee on Roads & Transportation, advocated for changes to the Kenya Roads Amendment Bill.
CoG wants Senate to guarantee counties 42 per cent of roads levy fund
Kenya· 2026-03-04
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi condemned the demolition of his property, calling it an act of cowardice.
Police stop looters at Wamatangi's flattened premisesKenya· 2026-01-16
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi inspects the ruins of his business premises after demolition.
It's political thuggery, Wamatangi claims after property demolishedKenya· 2026-01-14Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has condemned the demolition of his business premises near Nyayo Stadium, terming it an 'act of cowardice.'
They want to silence me, Wamatangi says after demolition of business premisesKenya· 2026-01-14Property worth millions of shillings belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was destroyed during a demolition near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
Wamatangi loses millions as businesses flattened near Nyayo StadiumKenya· 2026-01-14
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has linked a move by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to an 'intentional plot' to paralyse his administration's operation.
Wamatangi links ERP case to a plot to paralyze the countyKenya· 2025-11-08
Governor Kimani Wamatangi upgraded the Makongeni Bus Park during his administration.
Uncertain future for 2,000 traders as court awards Makongeni Bus Park to PostaKenya· 2025-11-04
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said that during the strike, the county hired 90 additional doctors and 200 nurses to keep health services running.
Kiambu doctors call off 150-day strikeKenya· 2025-10-24
Kimani Wamatangi is pushing for Thika town’s elevation to city status.
If accorded city status, Thika must avoid all that is wrong with GithuraiKenya· 2025-10-24
Governor Kimani Wamatangi is expected to be briefed before an agreement is signed regarding the return-to-work formula for doctors.
Kiambu hospitals brave strike, serve 1.5m patientsKenya· 2025-10-22
Governor Kimani Wamatangi is being demanded to resign over alleged mismanagement of healthcare services.
Doctors stage nationwide protest in solidarity with striking Kiambu medicsKenya· 2025-10-13
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is defended by the Council of Governors amid health crisis concerns.
CoG defends Wamatangi amid growing Kiambu health crisis concernKenya· 2025-10-07
Kimani Wamatangi is the Governor of Kiambu, accused by KMPDU officials of ignorance and failing to provide necessary services.
Doctors to join their striking Kiambu colleagues starting WednesdayKenya· 2025-10-04
Governor Kimani Wamatangi has been accused by Atellah of ignoring calls for dialogue during a health workers' strike in Kiambu.
Battle of egos: Counties accused of derailing progress in health sectorKenya· 2025-10-03
They slammed the county Governor, Kimani Wamatangi, for what they termed as inaction that has left the area residents enduring pain and suffering.
Health workers issue fresh nationwide strike noticeKenya· 2025-09-30
Governor Kimani Wamatangi was mentioned in connection with political propagandists linked to allegations about a mother with a stillborn.
County slams leaders for fabricating health crisesKenya· 2025-09-04
Wamatangi claimed that he has been a victim of harassment and victimization by EACC for the past year.
Why DPP Ingonga wants governors Barchok, Wangamati in the dockKenya· 2025-08-30
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is under investigation for allegations of irregularity in procurement.
Governor Barchok, Wangamati ordered to appear before EACC on MondayKenya· 2025-08-29
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is under investigation by the EACC.
Governors in the dock: DPP targets Barchok, Wangamati in multi-million graft casesKenya· 2025-08-28
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is facing allegations of involvement in a Sh1.27 billion corruption scandal linked to a tender reportedly awarded through family proxies during his tenure as Kiambu Senator in 2017.
Kiambu MCAs rally behind Wamatangi as EACC links him to Sh1.27bn scandalKenya· 2025-08-25
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi won the Governor’s Excellence Award in Paris for his role in agricultural transformation.
Wamatangi wins global excellence award in ParisKenya· 2025-08-23
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has ramped up efforts to make Thika Town an industrial smart city by taking his proposal to the Senate for approval.
Wamatangi takes Thika smart city push to SenateKenya· 2025-08-11
Kimani Wamatangi is the Kiambu Governor being investigated for alleged graft involving Sh700 million.
Court declines to unfreeze accounts in Sh700m Wamatangi probeKenya· 2025-08-07
Kimani Wamatangi is the Kiambu Governor being investigated for alleged graft involving Sh700 million.
Court declines to unfreeze company's accounts in Sh 700 million Wamatangi probeKenya· 2025-08-07Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is being investigated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission but cannot be arrested until his court application is heard.
EACC can probe Wamatangi but not arrest him, court rulesKenya· 2025-07-24
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has sued the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), citing abuse of its investigation powers.
Wamatangi sues EACC, cites abuse of office after arrestKenya· 2025-07-22
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi expressed confidence that Senators will approve the proposal since the town meets all requirement of being a city.
Senate to decide on Thika city status dreamKenya· 2025-07-16
Governor Kimani Wamatangi said the increase was achieved without increasing existing fees and levies but through prudence after automation of the revenue systems.
Kiambu hits Sh5.4bn in local revenue collectionKenya· 2025-07-11
Governor Kimani Wamatangi launched a Sh100 million universal healthcare program in Kiambu county.
Senate bars Governors, MCAs from placing their images on public projectsKenya· 2025-06-27
Governor Kimani Wamatangi is mentioned as a popular leader being targeted politically by some county leaders.
High Court lifts injunction on Kiambu's mini budgetKenya· 2025-06-27
