Former Kiambu governor William Kabogo has pleaded with the incumbent Governor Kimani Wamatangi to unite with members of the County Assembly (MCAs) or risk being impeached.
Speaking to the Star, Kabogo stressed the importance of a harmonious relationship between the executive and legislature for the welfare of the electorate.
He said that elected leaders must work together in unity, placing the interests of the people who elected them into office above all else.
"Wamatangi should unite with MCAs and serve for the good of the electorate of Kiambu who elected them into office," Kabogo insisted.
The appeal by Kabogo reflects the mounting concerns among citizens and segments of leadership within Kiambu County.
Recently, over 37 MCAs gathered for a press conference to voice their grievances and vowed to impeach Wamatangi for being unable to work with other leaders, failing to include other important people in decision-making, and slow infrastructural developments at the Ward level.
The MCAs, led by Githiga Ward Member of Assembly Ruth Waithera, expressed their frustration during a press conference held at the county assembly.
They accused Wamatangi of operating an illegitimate administration by failing to nominate substantive chief officers and a County secretary.
Moreover, several key positions, including that of Biabiane Waiganjo, a county executive committee member for education, and Gibson Mburu, the county's chief of staff haven't been filled.
The positions of County executive committee member in charge of roads Samuel Mugo and his chief officer for roads Daniel Njenga remain unfilled following their resignations.
All of these have not been replaced since their resignation, which has irritated MCAs who accuse Wamatangi of running county affairs unilaterally.
Kikuyu Council of Elders’ national chairman Wachira Kiago last week pleaded with deputy president Rigathi Gachagua to intervene and unite Wamatangi and MCAs.
He recalled a similar successful intervention earlier this year when Gachagua brought Wamatangi and Kiambu Members of Parliament together, resulting in a commitment to cooperation.
“Wamatangi should reach out to MCAs and unity for the betterment of the people of Kiambu,” Kiago said.
Wamatangi via his social media last week dismissed the allegations, emphasizing that he would not be distracted by those he referred to as "politically hungover" individuals.
"Time waits for no one, is that not the case?" Wamatangi pondered, firmly asserting his determination to press ahead with his county transformation plans.
Karuri MCA Peter Njoroge Wainaina recently told the media that despite the gazettement of Juja, Kabete, Lari, Kahawa Sukari, Githunguri, and Gatundu municipalities earlier this year, the metropolises lack substantive boards to run them, putting the county's Sh1.8 billion from the World Bank under the Kenya Urban Support Program in jeopardy.
He urged the governor to fully constitute his administration fully and work with all elected leaders.
MPs Alice Ng’ang’a (Thika), Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri), Gabriel Kagombe (Gatundu South) and Githua Wamacukuru (Kabete) had earlier accused Wamatangi of inaction and inability to transform the county for the better.