Embattled Kiambu Governor Blasts Tatu City’s Allegations In Land Dispute And Bribery
Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi has strongly refuted Tatu City management’s claims about delays in approving their revised development master plan.
In a detailed statement released on Thursday, the Governor outlined the County’s position and reaffirmed its commitment to lawful land use and public utility allocation.
Tatu City, a prominent development spanning approximately 5,000 acres, has been the subject of controversy following an application to revise their master plan.
Tatu City has accused Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi [@KWamatangi] and CEC Member Salome Wainaina of extorting KES 4.3B, holding up approvals, and demanding 40+ acres of land.
— Mwango Capital (@MwangoCapital) July 10, 2024
They say this has cost the country KES 16B in investment and 4,500 in new jobs. pic.twitter.com/s3nL9JBGVA
The revised plan proposed reducing the land reserved for public amenities from 406 acres to 103 acres.
This move has drawn criticism from the County Government, which insists that the allocation for public use should be 10% or 500 acres.
In his statement, Governor Wamatangi emphasized the County’s commitment to assisting investors while adhering to legal guidelines.
Press Statement On Tatu City Claims pic.twitter.com/aJ1qvLFvBq
— Governor Kimani Wamatangi, EGH 🇰🇪 (@KWamatangi) July 11, 2024
“First and foremost, my administration values, respects, and appreciates all investors in Kiambu County and we have a policy to support them all,” he said.
“It is uncustomary for us to address our investors through a press conference. We are however compelled to do so since Mr. Preston Mendenhall, the Chief Operating Officer of Tatu City decided to break this unwritten rule.”
My statement on the unfounded and defamatory allegations by Tatu City pic.twitter.com/Lob0ESZFLO
— Governor Kimani Wamatangi, EGH 🇰🇪 (@KWamatangi) July 11, 2024
Governor Wamatangi cited the Physical and Land Use Planning Act of 2019 and the Physical and Land Use Planning Regulations of 2021 to support the County’s demands.
“The law mandates private developers allocate land for public facilities such as schools, hospitals, fire stations, recreational areas, police stations, playgrounds, and other public utilities. That is what we are demanding from Tatu City,” he asserted.
The Governor also clarified that the County’s request for land is solely for public utility purposes, refuting Tatu City’s claims of seeking land for private use.
“It is insincere for the management of Tatu City to claim that we are seeking land for private use,” Wamatangi stated.
“Contrary to their allegations, my administration is not seeking land for personal or individual use.”
Embattled Kiambu Governor Blasts Tatu City’s Allegations In Land Dispute And Bribery
