Speaking in a charged press briefing on Wednesday, August 6, the legislators declared that Kiambu’s 1.4 million voters and booming economy made it qualified for autonomy in decision-making and government resource allocation.
“We have so many votes in Kiambu County, because we have 1.4 million voters, which is more than Nyeri, Murang’a, and Laikipia all together,” said Gatundu North MP Elijah Kururia.
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi addressing congregants at PCEA St Paul Nderi in Sigona Ward, Kikuyu Sub-County, on Sunday, April 13
“We don’t want when the President comes to Mount Kenya for him to say that he is going to Kiambu. Kiambu County, we want to stand as a region because we want our developments, Cabinet Secretary, Principal Secretaries, and our own money, separate from other Mount Kenya Region counties.”
“If you look at how money is being divided, Nairobi gets the largest portion because of the needs there, but Kiambu should now be the second county receiving more funds,” said Gatundu South MP Gabriel Njoroge.
“We need the infrastructure to support people who live here.”
The lawmakers insist that with more resources, Kiambu can significantly improve its roads, health, education, and employment opportunities.
Kiambu is part of the traditional nine-county Mount Kenya bloc, which includes Nyeri, Murang’a, Laikipia, Nakuru, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Embu, Kirinyaga, and Nyandarua. However, Kiambu leaders now say it’s time to step out of the shadow of the rest.
