Addressing supporters in Mlolongo on Saturday, December 20, 2025, Governor Wavinya Ndeti issued a strong message to her political adversaries, making it clear that the road to 2027 will not be easy.
She said her immediate priority is to serve the people of Machakos diligently, insisting that her leadership record will be her strongest campaign tool when the next general election comes around.
Wavinya Recalls Past Political Battles
The Machakos governor revisited previous political contests, pointing to victories she says prove her staying power. She reminded the crowd that she had faced fierce opposition in Mumbuni during earlier campaigns and still emerged victorious.
According to Wavinya, those battles were only a preview of what her rivals should expect moving forward.
Wiper’s Grip on Machakos Strengthens
Her remarks come just days after the Wiper Party secured a win in the hotly contested Mumbuni North by-election, further entrenching its dominance in Machakos County.
The victory has been widely interpreted as a political boost for Wavinya and her allies, signalling strong grassroots support as the county slowly shifts focus toward the 2027 polls.