Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thang'wa has revealed that President William Ruto issued a stern warning to Governor Kimani Wamatangi over his conduct.
Addressing the media on Wednesday August 30, Karungo claimed that the President told Wamatangi he will not be part of the Kenya Kwanza coalition if he does not follow their manifesto.
The UDA Senator pointed out that President Ruto directed Governor Wamatangi to read the Kenya Kwanza manifesto and understand it.
“When the President was in Githurai he read him a riot act. The President told him you came to this party very late and if you cannot work towards the manifesto of Kenya Kwanza then you are not part of us. He told him to go read the manifesto maybe he came so late and did not understand everything,” Karungo claimed.
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At the same time, Senator Karungo said he would not endorse Wamatangi's impeachment for now, adding that the governor should change his tune and work for the people of Kiambu.
“Time is now for him to change tact. I would not in any case approve his removal for now but he must change to work for the people,” the UDA senator added.
Karungo’s remarks come after a section of Kiambu MCAs said they would not entertain the governor's style of leadership.
Addressing the press on Monday, the MCAs accused the governor of working in isolation without involving them in the day-to-day running of the county.
"We are sending a warning to Governor Wamatangi and in case he doesn't change, we will deal with him as the law stipulates," said Kiambu County Assembly Majority leader Paul Macharia Wambui.
Governor Wamatangi on Tuesday stated he will not engage in politics and will only work with MCAs who are after helping their electorate.
