- Gachagua claims Kiambu MPs pressured President Ruto at Sagana
- He links the demolition to political rivalry in Kiambu
- MPs allegedly demanded action against Governor Wamatangi
- Wamatangi says the demolition was illegal and politically driven
- Governor vows to stay focused on development ahead of 2027
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the demolition of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s business premises was the result of political pressure exerted on President William Ruto by MPs from Kiambu County.
According to Gachagua, the matter was discussed during a meeting held on the evening of January 12, 2026, at Sagana State Lodge.
Gachagua claims that Kiambu MPs confronted President Ruto over what they described as an increasingly unstable political environment in Kiambu County and the wider Mount Kenya region.
He said the legislators expressed frustration over Governor Wamatangi’s rising influence and the growing popularity of the DCP Party, led by Gachagua himself.
According to the former DP, the MPs presented what he termed as non-negotiable demands in exchange for their continued support of President Ruto.
One of those demands, he alleged, was the immediate demolition of Governor Wamatangi’s business premises located along Aerodrome Road in Nairobi, followed by investigations and possible charges by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Gachagua further claimed that the MPs also demanded tougher measures to stop DCP Party meetings in Kiambu County.
He alleged that the legislators wanted police officers in civilian clothes to work alongside hired groups to block political gatherings, arguing that earlier attempts had failed due to resistance from the public, especially young people.
Gachagua claimed that President Ruto initially raised concerns that such actions could be politically risky so close to an election year.
However, he alleged that the MPs stood firm, insisting that the Interior Cabinet Secretary was already aligned with their position and was only waiting for instructions. According to Gachagua, the President eventually agreed.
Following the alleged meeting, Gachagua claimed that Wamatangi’s business premises were demolished during a night operation under tight police security.
He further alleged that customers’ vehicles were destroyed and that EACC and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) were preparing possible charges against the governor.
Earlier on Wednesday, Governor Wamatangi described the demolition as a political witch-hunt.
He said the property was legally leased from Kenya Railways, adding that he has been paying rent monthly.
“I took a lease from Kenya Railways and I pay every month. What has happened here is pure politics,” Wamatangi said.
The governor insisted that no demolition notice was issued and claimed his lawyers had secured a court order stopping the exercise after he received threats.
“There was no notice whatsoever. If anyone has one, let them produce it,” he said.
Wamatangi termed the demolition an act meant to intimidate him and derail his development agenda in Kiambu County.
He said he will remain focused on service delivery and avoid early campaigns, but confirmed he intends to seek re-election in 2027.
“I will work for the people of Kiambu without politicking until 2027. But I will be on the ballot,” he said.
