By KPC Reporter
In a move that has sent ripples through Nairobi’s political landscape, Deonysias Mwangi Waithira, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Githurai Ward, has resigned from his position.
Mwangi cited deep frustrations with the county’s governance.
His resignation, dated September 17 and set to take effect on November 1, 2025, marks the first such departure in the current term of the Nairobi City County Assembly.
Mwangi’s decision comes just days after a failed attempt to impeach Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja—a motion that had exposed internal divisions within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and underscored growing discontent among ward representatives.
While the impeachment bid fizzled out, Mwangi’s resignation appears to be a more personal and pointed protest against what he describes as systemic neglect and executive inertia.
In his resignation letter addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Mwangi paints a bleak picture of service delivery in Githurai Ward.
He laments the County Executive’s persistent failure to implement projects and respond to oversight efforts, despite his active engagement through parliamentary statements and committee work.
Roads such as Cifu, Rurii Powerline, Chiro, Mucoe, Kweche, and Kirogo remain in disrepair. The Githurai Level 3 Hospital, a critical facility for the community, is plagued by understaffing, poor infrastructure, and an unfinished maternity wing.
Even the Githurai Sports Ground, which has received budgetary allocations, shows no signs of progress.
Mwangi also raises concerns about “ghost projects”—road works that have allegedly been completed and paid for but are nowhere to be found on the ground.
He accuses the County Executive of operating in a manner that is unaccountable, unresponsive, and detached from the lived realities of Nairobi residents.
His resignation follows a turbulent period within the UDA Party.
Earlier this year, Mwangi was appointed Deputy Minority Leader in a contested reshuffle that saw Waithera Chege of South B take over as Minority Leader.
The reshuffle was marred by allegations of forged signatures and internal disputes, though it was eventually upheld by the party’s dispute resolution committee.
Mwangi’s departure now raises questions about the stability of the Assembly and the effectiveness of its leadership.
It also signals a broader crisis of confidence in Nairobi’s governance, as public frustration mounts over stalled development and political infighting.