Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti enjoys a dance with students in Kathiani Sub-County during the launch of a KSh 120 million Machakos County bursary programme on Thursday April 30, 2026. Photo by Gvrns Press. 
By Gvrns Press.
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on the National Government to urgently address rising insecurity in Tseikuru, Mwingi North, in Kitui County, following a wave of violence that has left at least seven people dead.
The Governor urged swift action from the National Police Service and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to restore calm in the troubled region, where clashes have also led to the destruction of homes and businesses, displacement of families, and disruption of transport and economic activities.
Speaking in Kathiani Sub-County during the launch of a KSh 120 million Machakos County bursary programme, Ndeti strongly condemned the violence and appealed for restraint among the affected communities. She emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence between the Somali and Kamba communities, whose long-standing disputes over grazing land and water resources have been cited as the root cause of the conflict.
The Governor urged both sides to respect established boundaries and avoid encroachment, warning that continued hostilities would only deepen suffering among residents.
Ndeti, who also chairs the South Eastern Kenya Economic Bloc, called on regional leaders to unite in seeking lasting and amicable solutions, while cautioning against inflammatory rhetoric that could further fuel tensions.
On education, the Governor highlighted the steady growth of the county’s bursary programme since she assumed office. She noted that the allocation has risen from KSh 80 million in her first year to the current KSh 120 million, with plans underway to increase it further to KSh 160 million in the next financial year to benefit more needy students.
She also outlined key achievements in the education sector, including the rollout of a feeding and milk programme in ECDE centres across all wards, provision of learning materials, development of schemes of service for ECDE teachers, renewal of contracts for teachers nearing the end of their terms, and recruitment of new educators to replace those who have exited service.
Echoing her sentiments, Patrick Munuve of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Machakos Diocese, urged residents in Kitui and across the country to embrace peace and unity. He called on leaders from the affected communities to engage in dialogue and find sustainable solutions to the recurring conflict.
The appeals come amid heightened tension in Mwingi, where fear continues to grip residents following the deadly clashes linked to competition over grazing resources. Local leaders and residents have criticized authorities for failing to resolve the long-standing dispute, underscoring the urgency of decisive government intervention.
