Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has strongly dismissed social media reports that she was arrested in the United Kingdom (UK) over claims of alleged money laundering. In a statement on Monday, September 9, Wavinya termed the claims as malicious and fake news, orchestrated by her political opponents in an attempt to dampen the impact of the transformative work she is doing in Machakos.
Wavinya expressed outrage at the notion that she would smuggle hundreds of millions of shillings on her person to the UK and be detained, calling it "demeaning and an insult to the intelligence of the people of Machakos and Kenya." She categorically stated that neither she nor her family had been detained or involved in any disapproved activities abroad, and that they remain safe and sound, both at home and abroad.
The Machakos Governor vowed to identify, pursue, and bring before the law all those responsible for peddling these reports, warning that such "malicious misinformation has created perceptions about [her] and [her] family members that endanger [their] lives." Wavinya made it clear that should anything happen to any member of her family or herself, the authors of this narrative will be held personally responsible.
Wavinya's swift and unequivocal response to the social media allegations underscores her commitment to transparency and refusal to be distracted from her mission to better the livelihoods of the people of Machakos. The governor's strong stance against the "smear campaign" designed and sponsored by her political detractors highlights the challenging political landscape she navigates as a leader.
The incident serves as a reminder of the power of social media and the potential for misinformation to disrupt the work of public officials. Wavinya's determination to pursue legal action against the propagators of these false reports sends a clear message that she will not tolerate such attempts to undermine her credibility and the progress being made in Machakos.
As the Machakos governor continues to focus on her transformative agenda, this episode has only strengthened her resolve to overcome the distractions and remain steadfast in her commitment to serving the people of her county.
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