Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti faced criticism recently after purchasing a sufuria (cooking pot) worth Ksh 40,000 for a local women’s group, known as a “chama.”
The controversy grew after it was revealed that a sticker bearing her face and name was placed on the sufuria, raising questions about the expenditure and the optics of promoting her image in such a manner.
Critics pointed out that the cost of the sufuria was exorbitant for such a donation, especially in a county where many are facing economic hardships.
Additionally, the use of a political leader’s image on what is meant to be a community gift struck some as self-promotion rather than genuine charity.
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On social media and in political circles, people debated the appropriateness of the gesture, with some calling it an unnecessary expense and questioning the priorities of her administration.
Governor Ndeti, however, has faced such backlash before and tends to defend her actions by pointing to her efforts in uplifting local communities and empowering women’s groups.
She has also previously accused political opponents of sponsoring protests and creating unnecessary controversy around her initiatives
