Kabogo Reacts to Feud between Governor Ferdinand Waititu and His Deputy James Nyoro

Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has reacted to the fight between his successor Governor Ferdinand Waititu and Deputy Governor James Nyoro.

Speaking during an interview with The Star, Kabogo termed the fight between the two as a shame to the county. Kabogo asked the two to stop sideshows and concentrate on delivering services to Kiambu residents.

“It’s a pity that the leaders have chosen to wash their dirty linen in the public,” Kabogo said. "People want good leadership, service delivery and peace."

Nyoro accused Governor Waititu of closing his office and threatening to sack county officials found associating themselves him. He also claimed that the Governor had turned the county into a one-man show by making decisions without consulting him or county executives.

“Waititu has been holding meetings and making key decisions without consulting or including me,” Nyoro said on Sunday and declared this will not force him to resign as Waititu wants.

However, in a rejoinder, Governor Waititu accused Nyoro of telling eyes, noting that their differences began after he refused to buy new vehicles for him. Waititu also said Nyoro skips Cabinet meetings without reason and has two offices in Kiambu and Thika contrary to his claims.

"The one (office) is Kiambu is undergoing rehabilitation," Waititu said in Limuru town, while leading the county in marking World Environment Day.

“Saying he doesn't have an office is a broad daylight lie. There are enough offices. You cannot come to push me in my office. You have to serve in the office you were elected to be in."

“I am still using the one handed to me by my predecessor William Kabogo. The problem with our people is that they want new vehicles which are very expensive."

"If someone stays away without a good reason, we cannot stop serving residents and wait for him," he said.

Kabogo has called on the two leaders to iron out their differences and embark on the work they were elected to do.

"They need to work and deliver for Kiambu. There are high expectations," he said.

"It’s sad that we wake up every day to issues reported on social media like the pathetic state of the hospitals, lack of meds and bad systems," he said.