NEWS JUST IN: Kimani Wamatangi Breaks Silence After Demolition of His Businesses Near Nyayo Stadium

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has alleged that the demolition of several businesses linked to him near Nyayo National Stadium was politically driven and aimed at weakening his future political ambitions.

Speaking on Wednesday morning after visiting the demolition site along Douglas Wakiihiru Road, the governor claimed the move was intended to intimidate him and derail his plans ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial race.

The area was under tight security, with a heavy police presence overseeing the operation.

Wamatangi insisted that he was the lawful occupant of the demolished properties, saying he held a valid lease from Kenya Railways that had been in place for decades.

According to the governor, the lease runs for 65 years and rent payments have been made consistently without default.

“What has happened here is purely political,” Wamatangi said. 

“I built myself here from nothing. I started as a young boy selling tea and mandazis, and over the years, I grew the business that stood on this land. This is not about development—it is about intimidation.”

The governor maintained that neither he nor his team received any formal notice before the demolitions were carried out. 

He challenged authorities to produce evidence showing that proper legal procedures were followed.

“I can say without fear of contradiction that there was no notice issued—not even for a single day,” he said.

Wamatangi further claimed that he was unable to visit the site during the early hours of the demolition due to reports of gunfire in the area. 

He said the situation posed a serious security risk, adding that he feared the live bullets fired by police could have been directed at him.

Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that police used teargas and fired live rounds to disperse crowds and secure the demolition process as bulldozers and excavators flattened the structures.

Among the properties destroyed were car yards, car wash businesses, restaurants, and other commercial establishments valued at millions of shillings. 

The demolitions were carried out to pave the way for an upcoming infrastructure project, according to authorities.

Despite the incident, Wamatangi said he would not retaliate or resort to violence. Instead, he stated that he would pursue justice through legal channels and leave the matter in God’s hands.

“If anyone wants to compete for the governorship of Kiambu, they should face the people, not use intimidation,” he said. 

“I will not be threatened. I will continue to serve and seek leadership without fear.”