A section of residents from the Mathira constituency have initiated a signature collection drive to recall their Member of Parliament, Eric Wamumbi, for failing to represent their interests.
The effort, led by Mathira voter Samuel Ngari, began on Wednesday to secure at least 31,000 signatures—roughly 30% of the 104,000 registered voters in Mathira, the threshold required by Kenya’s constitution.
Residents voiced frustrations over Wamumbi's support for a motion against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. According to Agnes Kirigo, one of the residents, Wamumbi’s actions were seen as a betrayal of Gachagua, a figure many in Mathira support. Another resident, Duncan Githui, echoed similar sentiments, accusing the MP of betraying his constituents and suggesting he focus elsewhere.
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Ngari, who hails from Kirimukuyu Ward, has outlined several other complaints against Wamumbi. These include alleged misuse of Constituency Development Funds (CDF), bribery during public participation in Gachagua’s impeachment, and firing employees from the constituency office without due process.
Ngari emphasized that, even though the electoral commission (IEBC) is currently inactive due to an ongoing court case, he wants the recall process ready so that, once the IEBC issue is resolved, Wamumbi can be the first MP to face removal.
Ann Muringo, another resident, also criticized the MP, arguing that Wamumbi has focused on divisive rhetoric rather than addressing community needs. Ngari hopes the December holidays will allow them to collect more signatures as residents return home.
Meanwhile, Wamumbi has downplayed the recall campaign, labeling it a political maneuver by supporters of the former Deputy President. However, Ngari insists the community will continue the process, even if it means starting over, to ensure accountability before the 2027 elections.
