Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti issued a statement addressing worries about pending supplier payments involving Sammy Kioko after recent unrest in Machakos Town. The governor stated that payments will be made systematically, and therefore, there is no specific timetable for paying the company linked to comedian Sammy Kioko.
In a statement dated April 1, 2026, Wavinya Ndeti stated that Sammy Kioko is not a registered supplier and that Movata Designs is the legitimate supplier of inspectorate uniforms.
“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,” read part of the statement.
Wavinya Ndeti Responds to Sammy Kioko’s Claims on Unpaid Debt to the County
She explained that some pending bills from partial deliveries in FY 2023/2024 could not be processed immediately, but a Pending Bills Verification Committee confirmed that KES 2.13 billion in historical claims are eligible for payment, while KES 1.69 billion are ineligible due to incomplete documentation or unverified legal fees.
Wavinya Ndeti added that all verified claims will be honored, but urged patience as the process unfolds.
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In addition, the governor stressed that, since taking office, the administration has already settled KES 1.4 billion in pending bills and has outlined plans to clear the remaining balances through the current and next financial year budgets.
Wavinya also expressed concern about the incident in Machakos Town on March 31, 2026, emphasizing that the county government does not condone violence.
She urged all parties to exercise restraint and allow lawful and orderly processes to prevail.
Sammy Kioko Arrested Outside Machakos County Finance Offices
During previous interviews, Kioko revealed how the non-payment had negatively affected his businesses and personal well-being, forcing him to seek help from friends.
He added that several attempts to engage senior county officials, including Governor Wavinya Ndeti, were unsuccessful, leading to escalating accusations between the parties.
Kioko, speaking at a past press briefing on Friday, March 27, invited media, contractors, and other suppliers to raise concerns about delayed payments, highlighting the need for collective action.
He urged fellow suppliers not to succumb to pressure, asserting that the fight for timely payments is a matter of principle and fairness.
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In the process of demanding his payment, earlier yesterday, Sammy Kioko and Tom Daktari were arrested by police outside the Machakos County Finance Offices to access the offices in seeking payment.
The duo was arrested while staging a protest over delayed payments totaling Ksh19 million owed to Kioko and his associates by the Machakos County Government.
In response to the concerns raised by the comedian, Machakos County Secretary Muya Ndambuki described the protest as a deliberate campaign of misinformation, claiming Kioko and his team were spreading false narratives that the county neglects suppliers and contractors.
