Residents from Kiambu County have gathered outside the Integrity Centre, the headquarters of EACC, where Governor Kimani Wamatangi is being interrogated after an arrest on Tuesday morning.
Armed with placards demanding his release, the supporters sang a popular gospel song repurposed to declare that the governor was working for his people. "Ametutendea, ametutendea, Wamatangi ametutendea," the crowd sang the popular song, loosely translated to "Wamatangi is working for us." With a banner written, "No Wamatangi, no peace," another supporter demanded the release of the embattled governor, who is being held under suspicion of embezzling county funds.
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi during a past event at his 'Thika Governor's Office' on March 12, 2025.
Photo Kimani Wamatangi Moments after the protests broke, the governor took to social media to calm the residents and promised to provide a more detailed report on his apprehension, which he termed as intimidation. "To the great people of Kiambu County, I urge you to remain calm and peaceful.
