Also known as: Governor Wavinya Ndeti · Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti · Governor Wavinya · Governor Ndeti · Ms Ndeti
Machakos County Governor who rejected the 2026 budget over alleged illegal reallocations and called for presidential intervention in the university lecturers' strike.
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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 infernoThe 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 marketCitizen 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 busesThe 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 gapCitizen 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 NanyukiCapital 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 MachakosThe 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 kiloThe 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 MunavuCitizen 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 trainingMachakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on President William Ruto to intervene and resolve the university lecturers' strike, attributing it to inadequate and inefficient funding mechanisms in higher education institutions and warning that prolonged strike action will disrupt the academic calendar and affect students.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on President William Ruto to intervene and resolve the university lecturers' strike, attributing it to inadequate and inefficient funding mechanisms in higher education institutions and warning that prolonged strike action will disrupt the academic calendar and affect students.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and deputy Francis Mwangangi rejected reports that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is warming up to President Ruto's government, asserting instead that Kalonzo is firmly in the opposition and the frontrunner for the opposition presidential ticket in next year's General Election. Wavinya accused UDA-allied politicians in Ukambani of spreading falsehoods to disrupt Kalonzo's political base.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate questioned the Machakos County Government over Sh96 million held by SBM Bank as security for an employee car and mortgage scheme since 2019, with no interest earned. The Auditor-General found that only Sh55.3 million of the deposited funds had been disbursed to six beneficiaries, while employees were also required to provide personal collateral.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →
Machakos County Government and the Kenya Red Cross Society have announced preparations to respond to emergencies during El Niño rains expected to begin in October. The county has earmarked funds, equipment, and personnel across healthcare, public works, and disaster management, with engineering teams clearing drainage networks to reduce flash flooding in urban areas.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The controversial delay in passing Machakos County's 2026 Appropriations Bill has raised questions about whether the stand-off stems from strict MCAs oversight, claims of budgeted corruption, or vested political interests.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Religious leaders from the lower Eastern region have offered to mediate a standoff between Machakos County's executive and assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The United Clergy Alliance expressed concern that the budget dispute could cause the county to come to a halt if unresolved.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned Wiper-affiliated MCAs of party action over their role in blocking Governor Wavinya Ndeti's budget implementation in Machakos County, alleging that President Ruto is orchestrating efforts to scuttle the Machakos Youth Service programme. The dispute escalated after Wavinya rejected the county appropriation bill citing illegalities and budget cuts, which the County Assembly Speaker rejected as inadmissible.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Wavinya Ndeti has contested Speaker Ann Kiusya's decision to declare a memorandum on the Machakos County Appropriation Bill 2026 "inadmissible," arguing the Speaker lacks legal authority to do so. The dispute arose after MCAs reduced the county budget by 853 million shillings from 17.7 billion, prompting Wavinya to return the bill with a memorandum requesting reconsideration.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti rejected the county's Ksh.17.8 billion budget, alleging MCAs unlawfully reallocated nearly Ksh.854 million from critical services, including cuts to the Wikwatyo Fund, women and youth empowerment programmes, bursaries, and road projects.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Governor Wavinya Ndeti has declined to assent to the Machakos County Budget Appropriations Bill 2026, citing anomalies she says are inconsistent with the law and residents' interests. At the centre of the dispute is Sh853.96 million allegedly altered by ward representatives, which the governor says strips funds from active contracts, essential services and welfare programmes.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Industry stakeholders at a Machakos County energy forum have urged small and medium enterprises to adopt green energy solutions such as rooftop solar and mini-grids to reduce operational costs, improve productivity, and address Africa's energy deficits. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti noted that decentralised green energy provides stability for businesses and can help cope with shrinking national grid capacity.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Small and medium-sized manufacturers have been urged to embrace renewable energy to reduce production costs, improve reliability and drive sustainable industrial growth, with decentralised solutions such as rooftop solar and mini-grids offering affordable and uninterrupted power.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
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.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
27 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →