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Wavinya Ndeti

Also known as: Governor Wavinya Ndeti · Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti

Wavinya Ndeti — Governor of Machakos County, responding to market arson and opposing Ebola facility plans.

2026-04-242026-07-09

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    KF targets grassroots revival through county partnership By Mkalla wa Mwambodze July 08, 2026 08:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FKF President Hussein Mohammed with Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti

    FKF targets grassroots revival through county partnership
  3. The Standard

    The Deputy Governor assured the traders that everything possible would be done to establish the real cause of the inferno, as the market was not connected to electricity.Equally, he said the county Government under the able leadership of Governor Wavinya Ndeti will do everything

    Millions lost in Machakos mitumba market inferno
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMachakos governor Wavinya Ndeti addresses traders affected by the inferno at Mitumba market in Machakos town on July 6, 2026.

    Wavinya wants police to arrest arsonists who burnt Machakos market
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Speaking on Friday while flagging off ten brand-new minibuses acquired by UMOWA Transport SACCO, Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the county administration would continue modernizing and maintaining critical infrastructure to facilitate business growth and safeguard private sector inv

    Machakos County intensifies infrastructure investment as UMOWA SACCO expands fleet with 10 new buses
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeMachakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti tries out a sewing machine at the newly launched Shining Hope for Communities community centre in Machakos, as tailoring instructor Elizabeth Mwendwa guides her, while SHOFCO CEO Kennedy Odede (left) looks on.

    Sacco-led youth credit expands as informal finance fills lending gap
  8. Citizen Digital

    Governor Wavinya Ndeti calls on gov't to halt plan to establish Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki By Citizen Reporter June 04, 2026 04:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Machakos County Wavinya Ndeti, in

    Governor Wavinya Ndeti calls on gov't to halt plan to establish Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki
  9. May 2026
  10. Capital News

    Makau, who has announced his bid to unseat Governor Wavinya Ndeti in Machakos County, claimed that groups of youths were mobilised to interfere with the meeting, warning against what he termed the misuse of young people for political intimidation.

    Mavoko MP Makau Accuses Rivals of Disrupting Linda Mwananchi Meeting in Machakos
  11. The Standard

    Machakos County Co-operative Director Ann Masai urged farmers to make full use of LECOM to reduce costs associated with transporting coffee to distant millers.She said the county government, under Governor Wavinya Ndeti, was committed to improving the welfare of farmers through v

    Farmers urged to cash in as coffee hits Sh120 per kilo
  12. April 2026
  13. The Standard

    Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti described him as a beacon of knowledge, a towering intellectual whose influence transformed Kenya’s education landscape.“His contribution to education reforms and mentorship of young scholars will remain a lasting inspiration to many,” she said.

    Kenya mourns education icon Prof. Raphael Munavu
  14. Citizen Digital

    Governor Wavinya Ndeti said the programme was introduced after identifying weaknesses in key areas such as institutional governance, financial oversight, and service delivery.

    Public service delivery in Machakos gets boost through staff training

Yesterday

  1. FKF and Council of Governors partner on grassroots football development

    The Football Kenya Federation has agreed to work with the Council of Governors to strengthen talent development and football structures across the country. Under the partnership, counties and FKF will standardize affiliation fees, jointly train referees and coaches, and organize structured football competitions at the grassroots level.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Fire destroys merchandise in Machakos mitumba market

    A fire broke out around 11 pm on Sunday in Machakos town's mitumba market, destroying second-hand goods worth millions of shillings across congested kiosks. The cause was not immediately established, and no casualties were reported.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Machakos governor urges arrests after market arson attack

    Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on security agencies to arrest suspects who set Machakos market on fire on Friday night, affecting 226 traders with losses running into millions of shillings. Wavinya blamed the attack on political opponents and announced relief measures including a Sh1 million donation, bursary cheques for traders' children, and Sh50,000 start-up stock for each of the affected traders.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Machakos County flags off ten new minibuses for UMOWA SACCO

    Machakos County Government reaffirmed its commitment to infrastructure investment while UMOWA Transport SACCO expanded its fleet with ten new minibuses. Governor Wavinya Ndeti urged public transport operators to diversify routes and expand beyond traditional operations to enhance competitiveness and unlock new revenue streams.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Youth credit market shifts toward Sacco-led lending models

    Kenya's youth are increasingly turning to savings groups and Sacco-based lending as traditional banks exclude borrowers with limited collateral and informal income. In Machakos, 339 young people have accessed affordable loans and grants through community-based organisations, offering lower interest rates than microfinance institutions.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Machakos Governor opposes planned Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki

    Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has criticized the government's plans to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, warning that hosting Ebola patients in Kenya could pose a serious public health risk and arguing that the country's healthcare system is already under pressure.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Mavoko MP Makau accuses rivals of disrupting Linda Mwananchi meeting

    Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has accused individuals linked to a rival political camp of attempting to disrupt a political gathering associated with the "Linda Mwananchi" movement in Machakos, claiming youths were mobilised to interfere with the meeting. Makau, who has announced his bid to unseat Governor Wavinya Ndeti, urged calm and fair political competition, calling on leaders to focus on development rather than confrontation.

    31 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 4 May

  1. Coffee farmers urged to boost output amid price rise

    Coffee farmers in Lower Eastern Region are being urged to increase production and return to farming as prices have risen to over Sh120 per kilogramme from the previous Sh60. The Machakos Co-operative Union chairman called for farmers to deliver their produce to the union-owned Lower Eastern Coffee Mill to reduce costs.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. Kenya mourns distinguished education scholar Prof. Raphael Munavu

    Kenya is mourning the death of Prof. Raphael Munavu, a prominent scholar whose influence shaped the country's education system and policy direction for decades. President William Ruto and other leaders paid tribute to his transformative contributions to education, including his role in advancing Competency-Based Education and his leadership across institutions including the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Moi University, and the Kenya National Examinations Council.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. Machakos County completes second staff training cohort

    Machakos County has completed a second cohort of staff training to improve public service delivery and address gaps in governance and financial management. The programme has trained over 4,000 employees since 2024, with the county aiming to train all staff within the next year.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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