Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has said he is still weighing his political options ahead of the 2027 General Election, but ruled out being forced into any party or alliance before the right time.

Speaking on Sunday, July 5, 2026, during a service at PCEA Kabuteti in Kiganjo Ward, Gatundu South Sub-County, Wamatangi said his political direction will be guided by performance, public support and careful evaluation of political parties closer to the election period.

“We do not yet know which parties we will join, but we know where we will not go,” he said, signalling that his next political move is still open but not without limits.

The governor said leaders seeking elective office must build their campaigns on three key pillars: a record of performance, a strong support base, and party affiliation.

“When someone is seeking an elective seat, they do so based on three pillars,” Wamatangi said.

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“The first is a strong record of the work you have done. The second is having your own support base – people you cooperate with. The third is the party. All these pillars go together; if you lose one, you miss the seat.”

He added that while all three pillars are important, the first duty of any leader should be service to the people.

“For people who genuinely mean well for their communities, the priority among these three should be working for the people,” he said. “The second is cooperation with the people and with the party.”

Wamatangi said his administration is currently focused on development work and community engagement, rather than early political alignment.

“We are now focusing on working for the people and cooperating with them before we decide which party we will join,” he said.

Decision due

He noted that political decisions will not be rushed and will likely be made between September and November, once his team has assessed the political landscape.

“By September, October, and November, this team will have decided to prioritise working for our people first,” he said. “Then, when we identify a party that is doing well, that is where we will go.”

The governor also stressed that political parties are selective and prefer candidates who bring value.

“There is no good party which will accept someone with a bad record,” Wamatangi said. “They all want individuals who will bring value to the party.”

His remarks come at a time when political realignments are beginning to take shape across the country, particularly in the Mount Kenya region, where several leaders are reviewing their alliances ahead of 2027.

In neighbouring Murang’a County, Governor Irungu Kang’ata has already declared that he will not defend his seat on the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, adding momentum to the shifting political landscape.

Wamatangi, however, maintained that his focus remains on service delivery until the time for political decisions arrives.

“We are people of hard work and, by God’s grace, you will soon see us in those parties,” he said. “We do not yet know which parties we will join, but we know where we will not go.”