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August 6, 2025
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Local MPs Want Kiambu Out of Mount Kenya Bloc

Local MPs Want Kiambu Out of Mount Kenya Bloc

Kiambu is among the nine counties that make up the Mount Kenya Bloc...

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Members of Parliament from Kiambu County are advocating for its recognition as a distinct region separate from the Mount Kenya bloc. They argue that Kiambu's high voter count and rapid development warrant independent status for increased autonomy and resources.

  • Kiambu County has 1.4 million registered voters, exceeding the combined total of Nyeri, Murang'a, and Laikipia.
  • Key figures include Gatundu North MP Elijah Kururia and Gatundu South MP Gabriel Njoroge.
  • The MPs seek separate development funds, Cabinet Secretary, and Principal Secretary appointments for Kiambu, arguing it should be the second highest recipient of national funds after Nairobi due to its needs.

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