Wavinya Ndeti resigns as Transport CAS, to vie for Machakos Governor seat

Transport and Infrastructure Chief Administrative Secretary Wavinya Ndeti is the latest member of President Uhuru Kenyatta Cabinet to resign from her post to focus on politics.

The former Kathiani Member of Parliament declared her candidacy for the Machakos gubernatorial seat on  Friday where she also stated she was stepping down from public office to vie for the seat.

“Pursuant to the provisions of section 43 (5) of the Elections Act, 2011 that require those holding public offices and who wish to contest for any elective post in the forthcoming August 9, 2022, General Elections to resign... I have henceforth tendered my resignation from the office of Chief Administrative Secretary effective from today February 4, 2022,” Wavinya said in a press briefing where she was flanked by Transport CS James Macharia.

Wavinya, who is allied to the Kalonzo Musyoka-led Wiper Party, unsuccessfully contested for the seat in 2017 general election losing to incumbent Governor Alfred Mutua.

Ms Wavinya said she has what it takes to clinch the seat and oversee developments of the county in the next government citing her experience from her recent government roles.

“Since January 2020, I have been serving as CAS, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development, and Public Works. Previously, and before assuming the position of CAS, I served for one year as the Chair of the Governing Council, Kenya Water Institute,” she stated.

Her resignation comes just a day after that of Trousim and Wildlife CAS Joseph Boinnet who is eyeing Elgeyo Marakwet governor seat.