UDA asks Kiambu MCAs to resolve differences amicably in party’s best interest

Nancy Marende 04th November, 2025 08:08 PM

UDA Internal Disputes Resolution Committee (IDRC) chairperson Rebecca Tonkei, on November 4, 2025. PHOTO/@UDAKenya/X

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has called on Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Kiambu to put aside their differences and prioritise the party’s unity and stability.

This comes after the party’s Internal Disputes Resolution Committee (IDRC) convened a hearing on November 4, 2025, to deliberate on an ongoing dispute among the Kiambu MCAs.

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“Led by the Chairperson Hon. Rebecca Tonkei, the committee asked the leaders to seek solutions to their differences in a manner that takes into account the best interest of the party while respecting the legislative and representation role donated to them by the Constitution,” UDA said.

The session, chaired by Hon. Rebecca Tonkei, brought together the concerned MCAs alongside members of the committee, including Hon. Manyarkiy, Hon. Shako, Hon. Theuri, and Hon. Kariuki. UDA legal counsels were also present to represent the party during the proceedings.

The United Democratic Alliance Party’s statement on November 4, 2025. PHOTO/ A screengrab by K24 Digital of posts by @UDAKenya/X

This comes a few weeks after the Members of the Kiambu County Assembly had threatened to impeach Governor Kimani Wamatangi if he failed to end the ongoing doctors’ strike that had crippled healthcare services.

The ultimatum, issued on October 14, 2025, follows reports of more than 150 newborn deaths in county hospitals since the industrial action began four months ago, drawing national attention to the worsening situation.

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Ultimatum

Muguga MCA Kamau Thumbi accused the governor of inaction despite the county’s strong revenue base.

“We really do not have the agenda of impeaching the governor if he cannot take care of Kiambu children, if he cannot take care of lives, while we pay taxes duly; we have over 5.4 billion that was paid last year,” Thumbi said.

He urged Wamatangi to engage doctors in dialogue and warned that the crisis could trigger an impeachment process.

Nominated MCA Susan Mburu criticised the governor’s handling of the crisis, accusing him of downplaying the death toll and ignoring repeated calls for accountability. She referenced earlier attempts to impeach the governor, which were abandoned after public sympathy swayed in his favour.