Githurai Ward MCA Deonysias Mwangi Waithira has announced his resignation from the Nairobi County Assembly, citing repeated frustration with the county government’s failure to deliver essential services and implement development projects.
In a letter addressed to the Assembly Speaker on September 17, 2025, Waithira said he could no longer serve under conditions he described as neglectful and unresponsive.
“I have resolved to step down due to persistent frustration with the failure of the County Executive to implement projects and deliver basic services to the residents of Githurai Ward,” he wrote. He added that his efforts “have been met with neglect, delay, and disregard.”
The letter was also copied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party and the Minority Leader and Whip of the Assembly. However, the letter is yet to be received by the Speaker as the assembly is currently on long recess and is expected to resume its sitting at the end of the month.
His resignation will take effect on Monday, November 1, 2025. Waithira based the decision on Article 194(1)(d) of the Constitution, Section 27 of the County Governments Act, 2012, and the Assembly’s Standing Orders, which allow a ward representative to resign by writing to the Speaker.
Stalled projects and broken promises
Waithira detailed several stalled or misrepresented projects in the ward. Roads including Cifu Road, Rurii Powerline Road, Chiro Road, Mucoe Road, Kweche Road, and Kirogo Road remain in poor condition.
The Githurai Level 3 Hospital continues to suffer from staff shortages, an incomplete perimeter wall, an unfinished waiting bay, inadequate ablution facilities, and a partially built maternity wing, despite repeated budget requests.
The long-promised upgrade of the Githurai Sports Ground has yet to start, even after assurances from the County Executive for over two years. Waithira also highlighted discrepancies between official reports and reality, noting that some projects, such as Chiro Road, were reported as ongoing while no work had begun.
He further cited completed projects that do not exist physically, including road works on Mbuta Road and Kirogo Road costing Sh4,955,865, and a larger package covering multiple roads costing Sh12,941,754.
“These are not mere personal concerns,” he said. “They reflect the sovereign aspirations of the people of Githurai Ward, voiced during public participation on the CIDP, ADPs, CFSPs, and the annual budget. Unfortunately, these aspirations have remained unfulfilled promises on paper.”
Framing the resignation as a moral decision, Waithira said, “I cannot, in good conscience, continue to hold office under the current regime while the residents of Githurai Ward remain underserved and neglected.”
He criticized the lack of mechanisms to enforce Assembly resolutions and delays in releasing Ward Office Imprest, which hinder day-to-day operations.
Waithira thanked his colleagues, Assembly staff, and constituents for their cooperation, adding, “Please consider this letter as my formal notification of resignation, and I trust that the necessary steps will be taken in line with the Constitution, the County Governments Act, and the Assembly Standing Orders for a seamless leadership transition for the residents of Githurai Ward.”
Elected on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket and gazetted on August 24, 2022, Waithira described stepping down as “one of the most difficult decisions of my life” but said he remains “sincerely grateful for the confidence and opportunity to serve.”
He challenged the county government to prioritize basic services, stressing that his repeated efforts through statements, committee work, and oversight mechanisms had been met with neglect and disregard.
