By JULIUS MBALUTO
Kenyan born Josiah Kimani has finally won a Councillor seat for Farnham Royal Parish in Buckinghamshire, UK. Josiah's victory comes after 12 years of resilience and hard work campaigning to get elected. Josiah is a community leader, ex-British Soldier and an entrepreneur.
Josiah served for seven years in the British Army, an experience that instilled discipline, accountability, and a lifelong commitment to service. He has also served local churches in Slough, served as a school governor up to the position of Vice Chair, and has been a member of the Community Policing Scrutiny Panel in Berkshire since January 2025. He is also a Trustee of the International Tree Foundation, a global environmental charity focused on community-led tree planting. Locally, he is an active member of the Rotary Club of Burnham Beeches and a key participant in the Orchard Day event at the Community Orchard in Farnham Common.
He has supported democratic engagement beyond standing for office. He has volunteered extensively in local and national campaigns, including door-knocking for parliamentary elections in Slough and voter mobilisation during the Brexit Referendum across Slough, Windsor, and Ascot.
Professionally, Mr Kimani is a Data Expert and Thought Leader, currently working as an Enterprise Data Architect for a utility company. He combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, skills he brings into his role as a parish councillor. He is married with two children and remains deeply committed to continuous learning, personal development, and community improvement.
Josiah was has been very elated by this victory.
"This moment brings special meaning for me. Since 2014, I have stood for election in Colnbrook with Poyle, Wexham and Britwell in Slough, UK, conceding defeat each time by some narrow margins. Those years tested my determination and at the same time increased my commitment to public service. I'm truly honoured to serve the parishioners of Farnham Royal, guided by a deeply held belief in servant leadership and community stewardship. I extend my sincere thanks to everyone who stood by me throughout this journey." He said.
Josiah's victory is a story of resilience, patience and focus. It goes to show, truly, success is as a result of unremitting attention to a purpose. As he becomes a bearer of a new title, Councillor, Josiah is keen to serve his constituent with a will and a servant leadership method focused on delivering. We wish him all the best.
