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