Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has broken his silence following the demolition of several businesses linked to him in the Nyayo Stadium area, alleging that the move was politically motivated to force him out of the 2027 gubernatorial race.
Speaking when he visited the scene where the demolitions took place under the hawk-eyed watch of a heavy contingent of police officers on Wednesday dawn, Wamatangi maintained that he was the rightful owner of the demolished business.
The governor claimed the demolitions formed part of a political persecution and were part of the government’s latest attempts to distract him from delivering for the people of Kiambu.
“I began here as a small boy selling tea and mandazis and rose to establish the business that was here. What has happened is purely political and intended to silence me and intimidate me,” Wamatangi said.
He vowed to continue his political ambitions despite the incident, stating, “If you want to be the Governor of Kiambu, you should come to the people and not through intimidation. I won’t be intimidated, and I will vie for the governorship without fear or favour,” he added.
Eyewitnesses said police at the scene used live bullets and teargas in a bid to control the operation and intimidate those present during the demolitions.
Wamatangi, however, stated he would not seek revenge and would leave the matter in the hands of God, emphasising a commitment to legal and peaceful channels.
On the question of whether he was issued a formal notice prior to the demolitions, the Kiambu county boss maintained neither he nor his team were ever served any formal notices as he challenged anyone with the related paperwork to come forward.
I can tell you for sure that there was never even one single day of notice. If there was a notice, let them produce it,” he emphasised.
“I started work here in 1994. I started washing cars here and eventually started selling cars here I’m nurtured myself in this area and I took a lease which I pay for each month. Everything that has happened today is political.”
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