Githurai MCA Mwangi Waithira resigns, cites frustrations with Sakaja administration

Githurai 44 Member of County Assembly (MCA) Mwangi Waithira has tendered his resignation, citing the county government’s failure to deliver on key development projects and a deteriorating working relationship with Nairobi’s leadership.

Waithira pointed to unfulfilled pledges made by county leadership, including the construction of a sports ground and the upgrading of a local hospital in Githurai 44, as part of the frustrations that led to his decision.

In what could be his final visit to City Hall in the months to come, Waithira was seen making a quiet, measured exit from the Nairobi County offices after formally submitting his resignation.

Before leaving, he made one final stop to confirm that the Speaker had officially received his letter.

“Ile kitu inanikasirisha ni kwamba ile kitu nilichaguliwa kufanya haifanyiki… watu wa Githurai wanangoja maendeleo ilhali kuna frustrations,” he said.

Waithira said he was disheartened by the county government’s failure to deliver on key projects promised to Githurai residents.

“Niko na shida na vile kaunti inaendelezwa ata nazungumza kwa niaba wa MCAs wengine ambao wanaogopa kwa sababu ya loans ambao wako nazo,” stated Waithira.

Residents of Githurai expressed disappointment at his departure, but many echoed his concerns. They cited the lack of progress on several critical projects, including the upgrading of the Githurai Level 3 Hospital, construction of access roads, a local market, and a long-promised sports ground.

Beatrice Mumbi, one such resident, said: “Niko na uchungu sana kuskia MCA wangu anaresign kwa sababu ya maendeleo.”

Another, Kennedy Ndegwa, stated: “Kitu ya kwanza ni hii uwanja…gavana aliweka bajeti na akamwambia MCA kwamba ataweka carpet so tumekuwa tukimpush MCA.”

In response, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, speaking in a morning show on Radio Citizen, dismissed claims of bias in project implementation, saying his administration works equally with all MCAs across the county.

But, according to Waithira, “Kama ni Ward Development Fund unapewa project moja per year… na watu wa Githurai wanajua…”

He is set to become the fourth Member of County Assembly to resign before completing their term.

While the previous three cited personal reasons for their exits, Mwangi Waithira attributes his decision to the non-implementation of projects and frustrations within the county administration.