Fury as Wavinya Ndeti Confronts President Ruto Over Unfulfilled Promises Ahead of Machakos Tour

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has openly challenged President William Ruto over a series of promises she says have remained unfulfilled, just hours before the Head of State begins his tour of Machakos County. 

In a detailed statement released on Friday morning, the governor welcomed Ruto to the Lower Eastern region but insisted that the visit must address the long list of pending commitments made to the people of Machakos.

Wavinya stated that cooperation between county and national governments is important, but real collaboration must be demonstrated through action, not repeated promises. 

She noted that residents have waited too long for key development projects that were publicly announced by the president during previous visits.

Among the issues the governor highlighted is the stalled construction of the Mavoko Level 4 Hospital. 

According to Wavinya, the county has been expecting KSh250 million needed to complete the facility, which remains incomplete despite earlier pledges. 

She added that the Masinga Water Intake Project, another major government promise, requires an additional KSh300 million, bringing the total to KSh550 million. 

The governor said these projects are essential for improving healthcare and water access in the region.

Wavinya also drew attention to unresolved matters surrounding the Portland Cement land demolitions, where hundreds of families were displaced. 

She urged President Ruto to ensure that the affected families receive fair compensation and a peaceful settlement. 

According to her, many victims are still living in uncertainty, and the government must intervene urgently.

The governor further listed the challenge of inflated land values in the ongoing KCB land regularisation programme in Mavoko. 

She argued that the high costs have locked out genuine residents who are struggling to secure ownership documents despite living on the land for years. 

Wavinya also reminded the president of his promise to allocate KSh200 million for the construction of the Mavoko Stadium in Athi River, a pledge she said has not been followed through.

Several stalled infrastructure projects across Machakos were also part of her concerns. Among them is the incomplete Oldonyo Sabuk Road in Matungulu Sub-County, which has been abandoned for months. 

She also mentioned the Kenol–Mitaboni–Kaani Road in Kathiani Sub-County, the Matuu–Ekalakala Road in Masinga, and the Kivandini–Kyasioni Road in Yatta, all of which have stalled despite earlier assurances from the national government.

Wavinya insisted that these roads are vital for transport, business, and access to essential services, especially in rural areas. 

She further called for the commencement of the long-promised Yatta Dam, a multi-billion-shilling project expected to boost water supply and irrigation in the region. 

The governor also pointed out that Athi River—the main water source for Thwake Dam—needs a thorough cleaning exercise to remove pollution that threatens water quality for thousands of households.

In her statement, Wavinya emphasized that her demands are not political attacks but a call for fairness and accountability. 

She said Machakos residents have supported the government and deserve development that matches the promises made on national platforms.

“As we welcome the President, we bring to his attention these unmet pledges that are critical to our people’s welfare,” her statement read.