Kalonzo: I prophesized Wavinya's win during husband burial

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka says he had prophesized that Wavinya Ndeti would be the next Machakos governor.

Kalonzo said he was happy and grateful since his prophecy which he made during the burial of Ndeti’s husband Henry Oduwale in 2016 had come to pass.

“I prophesized during the burial of your late husband that you would become Machakos governor. I called you the next governor of Machakos County. It has delayed, but it has come to pass,” Kalonzo said.

He spoke during Ndeti’s swearing-in at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County on Thursday. Ndeti’s running mate Francis Mwangangi was also sworn to the office as Machakos deputy governor during the event.

The function was attended by several leaders drawn from the national government, political class and civil servants from Machakos County.

Machakos county commissioner Rhoda Onyancha, county police commander Issa Mahammud, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council CEO Daniel Yumbya were among the leaders who attended the function.

Also in attendance were MPs Patrick Makau (Mavoko), Robert Mbui (Kathiani), Stephene Mule (Matungulu), Robert Basil (Yatta), Joshua Kimilu (Kaiti), Thaddeus Nzambia (Kilome), Jesca Mbalu (Kibwezi East), Charles Nguna (Mwingi West), Woman representatives Irene Kasalu (Kitui) and Machakos senator Agnes Kavindu.

He congratulated Ndeti for winning the governor’s seat despite undergoing lots of challenges.

“My warmest congratulations as your party leader. I know you are going to be equal to the task, you have struggled to get elected,” Kalonzo said.

“So, our people of Machakos, Mlolongo, Mavoko, Masinga, alongside other constituencies within the county, we are great. I appreciate all of you, I appreciate the blessings of all these wonderful people,” he added.