When history of devolution in Kiambu County will be written, one name will stand out in golden letters for restoring dignity, stability and professionalism in the Kiambu County Assembly – Hon. Wakili Charles Thiong’o, the incumbent Speaker of the Kiambu County Assembly.
A recent opinion poll by Swiss Poll International released on 7th October 2026 has confirmed what residents of Githunguri and Kiambu at large have known for a long time. If elections were held today, Wakili Charles Thiong’o would be elected as the next Member of Parliament for Githunguri Constituency with a resounding 30.7% of the vote, translating to 1,048 votes out of a sample of 3,410 voters, with a margin of error of +/-3%.
The poll places him well ahead of his closest competitor Njenga Wamabati at 27.6% and Kago wa Lydia at 17.5%, while the incumbent MP Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba trails at 14.9%. This is not just a poll. It is a vote of confidence in tested, proven and transformative leadership.
A SPEAKER LIKE NO OTHER
Since assuming the office of the Speaker of the Kiambu County Assembly, Hon. Charles Thiong’o has redefined what legislative leadership means under the 2010 Constitution.
Those who have interacted with the County Assembly before his tenure will tell you of a House that was often characterized by chaos, endless wrangles and political theatrics. Wakili Thiong’o walked in and brought order, decorum and sobriety.
As a learned Wakili and a firm believer in the rule of law, he has been a strict custodian of Standing Orders. He has ensured that debate in the Assembly is issue-based, respectful and focused on service to the people of Kiambu, not personal interests.
Under his stewardship, the Kiambu County Assembly has become one of the most functional, productive and respected County Assemblies in the entire Republic of Kenya. Motions are debated on merit. Oversight is real. Legislation is people-centered.
CHAMPION OF DEVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT
Hon. Thiong’o understands that the County Assembly is not a theatre for politics but a temple for development. He has provided leadership that has enabled MCAs from both sides of the political divide to work together for the common good of Kiambu.
Under his speakership, the Assembly has passed crucial pro-mwananchi legislations touching on youth empowerment, support for farmers, access to healthcare, Early Childhood Education, water provision, and business-friendly by-laws that have made Kiambu the destination for investment in Kenya.
He has been at the forefront in fighting for the independence of the County Assembly, ensuring that the Assembly remains truly independent and performs its three core mandates without fear or favour: Legislation, Representation and Oversight of the County Executive.
His firm but fair leadership has protected public resources. Through strengthened oversight committees, his Assembly has ensured that every shilling meant for the people of Kiambu is accounted for. Corruption and misuse of public funds have no place in the Assembly he leads.
A LEADER OF THE PEOPLE
What makes Wakili Charles Thiong’o different is his humility and accessibility. Despite holding one of the most powerful offices in Kiambu County, he has remained a man of the people.
He is always available to listen to wananchi, to MCAs, to village elders, to youth and to women leaders. He never discriminates. He respects everyone. He is a leader who believes that leadership is service, not a title.
In Githunguri, his home constituency, his development track record is legendary. He has personally supported education through bursaries and mentorship for needy students, he has supported farmers to access markets, he has empowered youth groups and women groups, and he has stood with families in times of need.
Residents describe him as a calm, intelligent, visionary and God-fearing leader who does not engage in insults or divisive politics. He is a unifier. He brings people together.
LEGAL BRILLIANCE AND SOBRIETY
As a Wakili, Hon. Thiong’o brings legal brilliance to the legislative process. He has ensured that all laws passed by the Kiambu County Assembly are constitutionally sound, legally robust and implementable. This has saved the County from endless court battles that cripple other counties.
He has also mentored young MCAs and staff of the Assembly, inculcating in them a culture of professionalism, research-based debate and respect for institutions.
National leaders and speakers from other counties frequently visit Kiambu to benchmark on how he runs the Assembly. That alone is testimony to his exemplary leadership.
WHY GITHUNGURI WANTS HIM AS MP
It is therefore no surprise that the people of Githunguri are now calling on him to bring the same transformative leadership to the National Assembly as their Member of Parliament.
Githunguri Constituency needs a leader who can articulate their issues at the national level with confidence, legal acumen and strategic lobbying power. Githunguri needs a leader who can push for better roads, better tea and coffee prices, better markets for milk and farm produce, better educational infrastructure and more opportunities for the youth.
Wakili Charles Thiong’o is that leader. He has the networks in Nairobi and across the country. He has the respect of national leadership. He has the education and the experience to deliver.
The poll results showing him leading with 30.7% is just the beginning. On the ground, the wave is unstoppable. From Githunguri Town, to Ikinu, to Githiga, to Komothai, the message is one: It is time for Wakili Thiong’o.
CONCLUSION
At a time when many Kenyans have lost faith in political leadership, Hon. Charles Thiong’o stands out as a shining example of what good leadership should be: honest, humble, hardworking, visionary and God-fearing.
As Speaker of the Kiambu County Assembly, he has served with distinction and left a legacy of stability, dignity and development. As the next MP for Githunguri, he will do even more.
Githunguri deserves the best. And the best is Wakili Charles Thiong’o.
When history of devolution in Kiambu County will be written, one name will stand out in golden letters for restoring dignity, stability and professionalism in the Kiambu County Assembly – Hon. Wakili Charles Thiong’o, the incumbent Speaker of the Kiambu County Assembly.
A recent opinion poll by Swiss Poll International released on 7th October 2026 has confirmed what residents of Githunguri and Kiambu at large have known for a long time. If elections were held today, Wakili Charles Thiong’o would be elected as the next Member of Parliament for Githunguri Constituency with a resounding 30.7% of the vote, translating to 1,048 votes out of a sample of 3,410 voters, with a margin of error of +/-3%.
The poll places him well ahead of his closest competitor Njenga Wamabati at 27.6% and Kago wa Lydia at 17.5%, while the incumbent MP Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba trails at 14.9%. This is not just a poll. It is a vote of confidence in tested, proven and transformative leadership.
A SPEAKER LIKE NO OTHER
Since assuming the office of the Speaker of the Kiambu County Assembly, Hon. Charles Thiong’o has redefined what legislative leadership means under the 2010 Constitution.
Those who have interacted with the County Assembly before his tenure will tell you of a House that was often characterized by chaos, endless wrangles and political theatrics. Wakili Thiong’o walked in and brought order, decorum and sobriety.
As a learned Wakili and a firm believer in the rule of law, he has been a strict custodian of Standing Orders. He has ensured that debate in the Assembly is issue-based, respectful and focused on service to the people of Kiambu, not personal interests.
Under his stewardship, the Kiambu County Assembly has become one of the most functional, productive and respected County Assemblies in the entire Republic of Kenya. Motions are debated on merit. Oversight is real. Legislation is people-centered.
CHAMPION OF DEVOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT
Hon. Thiong’o understands that the County Assembly is not a theatre for politics but a temple for development. He has provided leadership that has enabled MCAs from both sides of the political divide to work together for the common good of Kiambu.
Under his speakership, the Assembly has passed crucial pro-mwananchi legislations touching on youth empowerment, support for farmers, access to healthcare, Early Childhood Education, water provision, and business-friendly by-laws that have made Kiambu the destination for investment in Kenya.
He has been at the forefront in fighting for the independence of the County Assembly, ensuring that the Assembly remains truly independent and performs its three core mandates without fear or favour: Legislation, Representation and Oversight of the County Executive.
His firm but fair leadership has protected public resources. Through strengthened oversight committees, his Assembly has ensured that every shilling meant for the people of Kiambu is accounted for. Corruption and misuse of public funds have no place in the Assembly he leads.
A LEADER OF THE PEOPLE
What makes Wakili Charles Thiong’o different is his humility and accessibility. Despite holding one of the most powerful offices in Kiambu County, he has remained a man of the people.
He is always available to listen to wananchi, to MCAs, to village elders, to youth and to women leaders. He never discriminates. He respects everyone. He is a leader who believes that leadership is service, not a title.
In Githunguri, his home constituency, his development track record is legendary. He has personally supported education through bursaries and mentorship for needy students, he has supported farmers to access markets, he has empowered youth groups and women groups, and he has stood with families in times of need.
Residents describe him as a calm, intelligent, visionary and God-fearing leader who does not engage in insults or divisive politics. He is a unifier. He brings people together.
LEGAL BRILLIANCE AND SOBRIETY
As a Wakili, Hon. Thiong’o brings legal brilliance to the legislative process. He has ensured that all laws passed by the Kiambu County Assembly are constitutionally sound, legally robust and implementable. This has saved the County from endless court battles that cripple other counties.
He has also mentored young MCAs and staff of the Assembly, inculcating in them a culture of professionalism, research-based debate and respect for institutions.
National leaders and speakers from other counties frequently visit Kiambu to benchmark on how he runs the Assembly. That alone is testimony to his exemplary leadership.
WHY GITHUNGURI WANTS HIM AS MP
It is therefore no surprise that the people of Githunguri are now calling on him to bring the same transformative leadership to the National Assembly as their Member of Parliament.
Githunguri Constituency needs a leader who can articulate their issues at the national level with confidence, legal acumen and strategic lobbying power. Githunguri needs a leader who can push for better roads, better tea and coffee prices, better markets for milk and farm produce, better educational infrastructure and more opportunities for the youth.
Wakili Charles Thiong’o is that leader. He has the networks in Nairobi and across the country. He has the respect of national leadership. He has the education and the experience to deliver.
The poll results showing him leading with 30.7% is just the beginning. On the ground, the wave is unstoppable. From Githunguri Town, to Ikinu, to Githiga, to Komothai, the message is one: It is time for Wakili Thiong’o.
CONCLUSION
At a time when many Kenyans have lost faith in political leadership, Hon. Charles Thiong’o stands out as a shining example of what good leadership should be: honest, humble, hardworking, visionary and God-fearing.
As Speaker of the Kiambu County Assembly, he has served with distinction and left a legacy of stability, dignity and development. As the next MP for Githunguri, he will do even more.
Githunguri deserves the best. And the best is Wakili Charles Thiong’o.