Governor Wavinya Ndeti Denies UK Money Laundering Charges Involving Sh679 Million

Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has forcefully refuted online allegations claiming her detention in the United Kingdom for money laundering.

The governor has dismissed these accusations of attempting to smuggle millions into the UK as baseless and politically driven. In a statement issued on Sunday, Ndeti characterized the rumours as a deliberate smear campaign orchestrated by her political adversaries to undermine her administration's achievements in Machakos County. She expresses disbelief at the notion, describing it as an affront to the intelligence of Machakos residents and Kenyans at large. The governor emphasizes that neither she nor her family members have been detained or involved in any illicit activities abroad, asserting their good standing both domestically and internationally.

"My attention has been drawn to an online smear campaign designed and sponsored by my political detractors. This campaign is aimed at dampening the impact of the transformative work we are doing in Machakos," she stated.

Ndeti condemns those responsible for propagating these allegations, accusing them of defamation and misusing electronic media to disseminate falsehoods. She warns that such malicious misinformation not only tarnishes her reputation but also endangers her family's safety. The governor has issued a stern caution to the authors of these claims, holding them personally accountable for any harm that might befall her or her family members. Ndeti highlights key accomplishments under her leadership including the completion of nearly 1,000 projects since August 2022 and record-breaking revenue collection in the fiscal year 2023/2024, amounting to 1.7 billion Kenyan shillings.

In response to these allegations, Ndeti has announced her intention to pursue legal action against those disseminating the rumours. She emphasizes that such claims constitute defamation and misuse of electronic media, challenging those spreading these fabrications to provide concrete evidence when faced with legal consequences.