I wish to address the public following recent statements and events involving Mr. Sammy Kioko and the concerns raised regarding alleged non-payment for supplies made to the County Government.
First and foremost, I express concern over the unfortunate incident that occurred in Machakos Town on 31st March, 2026. As a County Government, we do not condone violence in any form and we urge all parties to exercise restraint and allow lawful and orderly processes to prevail.
Let me take this opportunity to clarify the position of the County Government on this matter specifically and generally on the matter of pending bills .
Our records indicate that Mr. Sammy Kioko is not a registered supplier of the County Government of Machakos. The entity that supplied Inspectorate uniforms is Movata Designs. For any individual to lawfully act on behalf of the company, proper legal authorization must be presented, including a valid Power of Attorney, formal appointment by the company, or representation through a qualified advocate.
We acknowledge that supplies were made by Movata Designs, however, partial delivery occurred towards the close of the financial year 2023/2024 and therefore inspection and acceptance of the partial delivery could not be conducted. Movata Designs’ payment was therefore classified as a pending bill, in line with Public Finance Management procedures.
As an administration committed to transparency and accountability, my government established a Pending Bills Committee to ascertain the existence, completeness, and legitimacy of projects underlying all pending bills.
Further, upon the recommendation of the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) and the Office of the Controller of Budget (OCoB), I constituted the Machakos County Pending Bills Verification Committee to rigorously verify inherited pending bills amounting to KES 3,812,256,795.
Upon completion of this exercise, the Committee established that:
• KES 2,126,781,000 constituted eligible (payable) pending bills; and
• KES 1,685,475,795 were ineligible claims, comprising:
• KES 927,582,267 in unverified legal fees; and
• KES 757,893,528 relating to claims with incomplete documentation.
Since assuming office, my administration has made deliberate and measurable progress. Out of the eligible historical pending bills of KES 2,126,781,000, we have already settled KES 642,345,765, leaving a balance of KES 1,484,435,235.
This outstanding balance will be systematically addressed through the 1st Supplementary Budget for the Financial Year 2025/2026 and subsequent financial years, in line with available resources.
Notably, within just the last seven (7) months of the current financial year (FY 2025/2026), my administration has successfully settled pending bills amounting to KES 1,395,643,990—a clear demonstration of our commitment to restoring fiscal discipline and honoring obligations.
With respect to current period pending bills amounting to KES 1,967,674,645:
• KES 249,849,469 has already been processed under a first-charge arrangement on the current year’s budget;
• KES 300 million has been factored in the Supplementary Budget for FY 2025/2026;
• KES 846 million has been proposed in the Budget Estimates for FY 2026/2027; and
• The remaining KES 572 million will be processed as a first charge in FY 2026/2027, thereby fully clearing current pending bills.
I wish to assure all suppliers and the public that the County Government remains fully committed to settling all verified and legitimate claims. However, this process must adhere to strict legal, audit, and financial frameworks, including the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle, to ensure fairness and equity.
It is also important to note that County Governments depend on disbursements from the National Exchequer. Delays in these disbursements have affected the pace at which payments can be made, not just in Machakos County, but across all counties.
I, therefore, appeal to all our valued suppliers to exercise patience and engage the County Government through proper channels. Public demonstrations and media campaigns, while understandable, cannot override lawful procedures nor accelerate payments beyond what is provided for within the law.
My administration remains open, transparent, and committed to serving the people of Machakos with dignity, fairness, and integrity. We value our suppliers as key partners in development, and I wish to assure you that no legitimate claim will go unpaid.
Government is a perpetual institution, and all verified obligations will be honored in due course.
Let us continue to work together in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.
Thank you, and may God bless Machakos County.
H.E Wavinya Ndeti, EGH
Governor, Machakos County
