Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has finally broken her silence after reports went viral that the Governor and her son were stranded abroad with millions in cash.
According to the reports that that the Governor has since refuted, Wavinya’s son was arrested in the United Kingdom with Ksh 679 Million Kenya Shillings after he couldn’t explain the source of the funds he wanted to deposit abroad.
However, in a bid to resolve the issue, the Governor tried to explain the source of funds as to be for the Machakos County aimed for a project, an explanation that the UK authorities dismissed leaving her stranded.
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The Governor has since come out to address the viral reports that have triggered negative reactions specifically on how the she allegedly explained the purpose of the funds. From the report, Ndeti said the money was meant to build a level 5 hospital for Machakos residents living abroad.
In a press statement released through her social media platforms at 4AM on Monday, the Governor refuted the reports making rounds on social media and said that no such thing happened and it’s a sponsored campaign to soil her work.
“My attention has been drawn to an online smear campaign sponsored by my political detractors. This campaign is aimed at dampening the impact of the transformative work we are doing in Machakos. Those fabricating falsity are clearly ignorant of the robust nature of UK Customs/Border Control and Financial Institutions.”
The Governor further confirmed that she and his family are safe and in good standing with UK authorities. She further asked those spreading the narrative to equip themselves with evidence.
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“I can confirm that my family and I are safe and sound and remain in good standing both home and abroad. We shall identify, pursue, and bring before the law all those peddling baseless rumors and fake news. Those spewing these fabrications should arm themselves with hard evidence when the law comes knocking.”