Former Kathiani MP Wavinya Ndeti has established and created a name for herself as a persistent and determined politician.
Ndeti is among vocal female politicians who have fearlessly fought for their interests and rights.
The Wiper politician, born in a political family, has rubbed political shoulders with the likes of former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama, and now the embattled Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua.
Here is a look at Wavinya Ndeti’s political journey:
Wavinya Ndeti ventured into politics in 2007 and was elected Kathiani MP on the Chama Cha Uzalendo (CCU) party ticket.
Ndeti’s win in the 2007 polls saw her become the first woman to represent the constituency in parliament.
She beat veteran politician Kyalo Kaindi to win the seat.
The former Kathiani MP was then appointed as Youth and Sports Assistant Minister by retired president Mwai Kibaki in the grand coalition government.
In 2013, Ndeti contested for the Machakos gubernatorial seat on CCU party losing out to Governor Mutua.
The former MP petitioned Mutua’s election but lost the appeal.
She remained active in politics and was at some point elected as CCU party leader.
In the run up to the 2017 general election, Ndeti ditched CCU and joined Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper party.
She won in the Wiper party nomination to contest for the Machakos gubernatorial seat.
Ndeti narrowly lost again to Mutua in the August 8, 2017 general election.
The former MP again petitioned Mutua’s re-election in court on grounds that the election was marred with illegalities and irregularities.
In February 2018, Machakos High Court dismissed Ndeti’s petition on grounds that she failed to provide evidence to have Mutua’s re-election nullified.
The court declared Mutua as validly elected governor.
High Court Judge Agrey Muchelule slapped Ndeti with Sh10 Million fines as cost for the petition.
Not satisfied with the High court ruling, Ndeti moved to the court of appeal arguing that the High court disregarded key evidence in her petition.
On Friday last week, the court of appeal granted Wavinya Ndeti’s wish by nullifying Mutua’s election.
The court ruled that the Machakos gubernatorial poll was not free and fair.
Court of Appeal Judge William Ouko ordered the IEBC to conduct a fresh gubernatorial election in conformity to the constitution and relevant laws.
The Court of appealing ruling gave a political lifeline to Ndeti who has been in the political cold for over 10 years.
Mutua has since appealed the court of appeal ruling in the Supreme Court.
Political analysts observe that chances of a by-election in Machakos are high and Mutua could easily lose to Wavinya Ndeti.
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