Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has defended her record in office, insisting that she inherited a dysfunctional county government in 2022 and has since implemented significant reforms and development projects. Speaking in an interview on NTV on Thursday, Ndeti detailed the challenges her administration faced upon taking office.
According to the governor, the county’s public service was disorganized, lacking proper structures and operational systems. “It was a dysfunctional public service. There were no structures, no policy frameworks for guidance. We had to start from scratch,” she stated.
To address these gaps, Ndeti said her administration prioritized the establishment of governance structures and the development of policy frameworks to streamline operations and guide county staff. She revealed that at least 10 key policy documents, including human resource policies, were developed to ensure that employees had clear guidelines on service delivery. “We had to come up with at least 10. We had to make sure that if you had those policies, like HR policies, then people are guided very well,” she added.
Beyond administrative reforms, Ndeti emphasized the tangible development projects achieved during her three years in office. In infrastructure, she noted that several roads across the county have been rehabilitated and recarpeted, enhancing connectivity for residents and traders.
In the healthcare sector, the governor said her government has invested heavily in expanding and upgrading medical facilities. Twenty-five new health centres have been constructed across Machakos, while several hospitals are being elevated to Level 4 status. Muindi Mbingu Hospital, she said, is set to become a teaching and referral facility comparable to Kenyatta National Hospital. “If you look at hospitals, I have constructed over 25 new health facilities in Machakos. Muindi Mbingu Hospital, for example, will serve as a teaching and referral facility for the region,” she explained.
On water and agriculture, Ndeti highlighted the construction of over 130 mini-dams across the county, which she said have boosted water harvesting and supported irrigation projects, benefiting farmers and local communities.
Governor Ndeti’s remarks underline her administration’s focus on building strong governance structures and delivering visible development, positioning Machakos County on a path of growth and improved service delivery.
