Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti is facing scrutiny from the Machakos County Assembly for allegedly bypassing the legislative body in appointing members to the Machakos and Mavoko municipal boards.

• An MCA accused the Governor of violating the Urban Areas and Cities Act, 2011, and the Public Appointments (County Assemblies Approval) Act, 2017, by gazetting nominees before Assembly approval.
• The appointments were made on May 8, 2026, via Gazette Notice No. 6571, for a five-year term.
• The controversy highlights potential conflicts over separation of powers and adherence to statutory procedures in public appointments.