Also known as: Governor Wavinya Ndeti · Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti · Governor Wavinya
Machakos County Governor who has led initiatives on youth services, market relief, and infrastructure while managing budget disputes with the county assembly.
Wavinya Ndeti slams Mutua after inspection of Machakos People’s Park By Roy Ouma August 19, 2026 08:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has hit back a …
Audio By Vocalize Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Wavinya Ndeti and Matungulu MP Stephen Mule have called out President William Ruto over the escalating political violence targeting the opposition.Speaking separately in Machakos County on Sunday, the leader …
… The DPP further alleges that Wambua cautioned MPs, the governor and senator from the Ukambani region against turning a blind eye to developments championed by governors Mutula Kilonzo Junior and Wavinya Ndeti. …
Audio By VocalizeGovernor Wavinya Ndeti has declared that she is now ready to engage Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to unlock the current stalemate over the county’s 2026/27 budget, whose delay in passage has paralysed the delivery of essential services across the county. …
… Second bid for Machakos The announcement marks Waita’s second attempt at the Machakos governorship after losing the 2022 race to Wiper’s Wavinya Ndeti. …
… Kisii County under Governor Simba Arati followed with 58.5 per cent.Narok and Machakos counties tied for third at 57.3 per cent, led by governors Patrick Ole Ntutu and Wavinya Ndeti. …
Audio By VocalizeThe High Court has reinstated Machakos Finance, Economic Planning and Revenue Management CEC Catherine Mutanu, who was dismissed seven days ago by Governor Wavinya Ndeti. …
… Elsewhere, the Deputy Governor lashed out at UDA legislators who, last week while at a public function in Machakos, attacked Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti.He said the politicians led by Machakos town MP Caleb Mutiso spent the better part of the function just criticising the Gov …
… 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 …
… 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 …
Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has rejected accusations from her predecessor and Cabinet Minister Alfred Mutua that her administration has failed to maintain the Machakos People's Park, arguing that previous administrations allocated billions yet left many sectors underdeveloped. She says her four years in office have delivered tangible benefits to residents including the establishment of the Machakos Youth Service.
Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has rejected accusations from her predecessor and Cabinet Minister Alfred Mutua that her administration has failed to maintain the Machakos People's Park, arguing that previous administrations allocated billions yet left many sectors underdeveloped. She says her four years in office have delivered tangible benefits to residents including the establishment of the Machakos Youth Service.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Wavinya Ndeti, and Matungulu MP Stephen Mule called out President Ruto over escalating political violence targeting the opposition, citing attacks on Linda Mwananchi's convoy in Homa Bay, Rigathi Gachagua's convoy in Nakuru, and Senator Sifuna. Kalonzo warned Ruto that he would be held responsible should the country slide into anarchy and called the violence an impeachable offense.
Makueni nominated MCA Urbanus Kyalo Wambua, accused of posting inciting remarks on TikTok, was released on Sh200,000 cash bail or alternative bond of Sh500,000 by a Nairobi court. The Wiper-linked politician is barred from contacting or interfering with prosecution witnesses in the cyber harassment case against Kibwezi MP Mutuse.
Governor Wavinya Ndeti has declared readiness to engage Members of the County Assembly to resolve a stalemate over the county's 2026/27 budget, whose delay has paralysed service delivery. She accused the budget and house business committees and UDA-allied MCAs of frustrating her government's agenda.
Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita is stepping down as Managing Director for Africa Advisory at the Tony Blair Institute at the end of September to pursue the Machakos governorship in the 2027 General Election. This is his second attempt at the seat, having lost the 2022 race.
Kirinyaga County scored highest in a new Thematic Governors Performance Index by research firm Politrack Africa, which rates all 47 counties on agriculture, health, water management and public satisfaction. Governor Anne Waiguru's county posted a composite score of 61.5 per cent, followed by Kisii County at 58.5 per cent.
Machakos High Court has reinstated Finance CEC Catherine Mutanu, dismissed seven days prior by Governor Wavinya Ndeti, pending the hearing of Mutanu's petition challenging her dismissal. Mutanu was facing impeachment by the County Assembly over alleged incompetence, abuse of office, and gross violation of the constitution.
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has criticized ODM leader Dr Oburu Odinga for advising President William Ruto to exercise benevolent dictatorship, saying it is inconsistent with the democracy advocacy for which Oburu's late brother Raila spent much of his life fighting. Mwangangi called on Oburu to withdraw the statement and apologize to Kenyans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.