Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has issued a sharp warning to county officials accused of laxity and corruption, declaring that she is prepared to lose political support in 2027 if that is what it takes to uphold accountability in her administration. Speaking during a recent county event, Ndeti accused some officials of turning a blind eye to failing projects and permitting shoddy workmanship that wastes public funds. She emphasized that taxpayers deserve high-quality services and vowed to dismiss any officer who fails to enforce standards or attempts to inflate project costs for personal gain.
Ndeti singled out county executive committee members and chief officers for allegedly neglecting their supervisory duties, saying their failure to oversee contractors has resulted in incomplete or substandard work across key sectors such as water, roads, and infrastructure. She questioned why committees must be formed to inspect projects when full-time officials are already mandated to ensure compliance and quality. Citing examples of inflated project budgets—such as proposals to spend KSh 40 million on single dam upgrades—she contrasted these with her administration’s record of completing 70 dam improvements for KSh 300 million, insisting that every shilling must deliver value.
The governor’s remarks sparked widespread discussion in Machakos, with many residents welcoming her tough stance as a necessary step in safeguarding public resources. Ndeti accused certain officers of joining the county workforce with the sole intention of making money, warning that anyone found engaging in corrupt practices will be dismissed and subjected to further action. During the same event, she oversaw the swearing-in of newly appointed county leaders, including Roads and Public Works CEC Rita Ndunge and County Public Service Board member Christopher Mutie, whom she urged to uphold integrity from day one.
Going forward, Ndeti pledged to intensify monitoring of all ongoing county projects, enforce stricter supervision protocols, and ensure officers who fail to meet expectations are replaced promptly. She reiterated that Machakos must abandon the culture of shortcuts and impunity that has undermined development in the past. As the county prepares for a new phase of service delivery, Ndeti made it clear that her priority is the welfare of residents—not political convenience—signaling a continued crackdown on inefficiency and graft within the county administration.