31/10/2025
RADA TV KENYA UPDATES: COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MACHAKOS DISMISSES SAMMY KIOKO’S CLAIMS OF NON-PAYMENT AS BASELESS AND POLITICALLY MOTIVATED
The County Government of Machakos has strongly refuted claims made by Sammy Kioko alleging that the County is indebted to him for goods purportedly supplied, terming the allegations as “false, malicious, and politically motivated.”
In a media release issued by the Department of Finance, Economic Planning, and Revenue Management, the County clarified that following a thorough verification of all procurement and payment records, there is no evidence of any contractual, procurement, or supply relationship between Sammy Kioko and the County Government. The statement further notes that there exists no record of a Local Purchase Order (LPO), delivery note, invoice, or any contractual instrument to substantiate his claims.
The County Government emphasized that all procurement processes strictly adhere to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, and the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, which demand rigorous compliance and documentation. It underscored that all legitimate suppliers are registered within the County’s supplier register and are formally engaged through proper documentation — a procedure absent in Mr. Kioko’s case.
The statement, signed by Hon. Catherine Mutanu, CECM for Finance, Economic Planning and Revenue Management, described the allegations as part of a “calculated and politically motivated scheme” targeting Her Excellency Governor Wavinya Ndeti and the integrity of the County’s leadership. It condemned what it termed as “reckless allegations made without evidentiary backing,” saying they amount to defamation and public mischief, intended to mislead the public and erode trust in the County’s governance.
“The timing, tone, and medium of dissemination point to a deliberate attempt to politically malign the office and person of Her Excellency the Governor,” the release stated, warning that spreading falsehoods to advance political propaganda is unethical and unlawful.
Hon. Mutanu reaffirmed that Governor Wavinya Ndeti’s administration remains committed to the rule of law, fiscal prudence, transparency, and accountability, and will not be derailed by politically engineered distractions. She assured Machakos residents that the County Government will continue focusing on service delivery and development anchored on integrity and proper governance structures.
The County concluded by urging the public to disregard the false claims and remain confident in the County’s leadership and commitment to upholding established legal and ethical frameworks.