Githurai Ward has been rocked by political upheaval as MCA Deonysias Mwangi Waithira officially announced his resignation from the Nairobi County Assembly, citing deep frustrations with Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration.
In a statement, Waithira confirmed that he submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday, September 17, to the Speaker of the County Assembly. The UDA-affiliated MCA said his decision stems from “systemic failures by the County Executive to deliver development projects and essential services to residents.”
"I, Hon. Deonysias Mwangi Waithira, hereby resign from my position as Member of the Third Nairobi City County Assembly representing Githurai Ward," the letter read. It added that the resignation would take effect on Monday, 1st November 2025.
Despite expressing gratitude to the people of Githurai and the UDA party for entrusting him with leadership, Waithira said he could no longer continue under the current circumstances, calling it “one of the hardest decisions of my life.”
He criticized the county government for neglecting Githurai, claiming that despite his persistent advocacy in the Assembly, key infrastructure projects and essential services have been stalled. Waithira further accused the executive of ignoring Assembly resolutions and failing to implement initiatives aimed at improving the ward.
"The concerns I raise are not personal grievances but reflect the aspirations of Githurai residents, voiced during public forums and in official county planning documents like the CIDP, ADPs, CFSPs, and Budget Estimates. Unfortunately, these have largely remained unfulfilled promises," he said.
Administrative delays within the Assembly, including slow processing of Ward Office Imprest, have also hampered his ability to serve constituents effectively, Waithira added.
He plans to hold a press briefing to explain his resignation in detail and outline his next steps.
Legal Standing
Kenyan law allows County Assembly Members to resign. Article 194(1)(d) of the Constitution stipulates that a member’s office becomes vacant if a resignation is submitted in writing to the Speaker. Waithira’s letter meets these conditions.
His resignation comes shortly after MCAs attempted to launch impeachment proceedings against Governor Sakaja over alleged neglect, delays in bursary disbursements, and stalled Ward Development Fund projects. Lawmakers argued that the Governor has consistently ignored ward priorities and failed to deliver on campaign promises.
