Through a politically charged address that has reignited the national conversation around Kalonzo Musyoka’s presidential ambitions, Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti on today delivered a bold and calculated message at the “Tseikuru Declaration” held at Kalonzo’s ancestral home. With the symbolic backdrop of Tseikuru anchoring her rallying cry, Wavinya declared that the 2027 race is no longer a waiting game for Kalonzo—it is a battlefield he must now enter with full force. “The time for regional comfort is over. Kalonzo must rise and traverse the nation. We, the Wiper battalion in Ukambani, will protect the base,” she declared, positioning herself and other Wiper leaders as political sentinels guarding Kalonzo’s home turf while he forges a national path.
The Tseikuru Declaration was not only a coronation of Kalonzo’s long-delayed bid for State House, but also a reconfiguration of political alliances. Wavinya used the platform to send a conciliatory yet strategic message to the Mt. Kenya region, lauding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for recognizing Ukambani’s support during his impeachment saga. She credited Wiper MPs for their loyalty—excluding Patrick Makau (Mavoko) and Charles Nguna (Mwingi West), who defied party leader Kalonzo’s call to vote ‘No’. Wavinya didn’t mince words, publicly apologizing on behalf of the two dissenters while signaling to the Gikuyu political establishment that Ukambani still values its historical alliances. “The Gikuyu nation and the Kamba nation shall walk hand in hand—through storms and sunshine,” she stated, drawing a sharp political contrast with the divisive rhetoric often witnessed in high-stakes national debates.
Governor Wavinya’s growing political influence was unmistakable. With her unyielding support for Kalonzo and her aggressive posture on party discipline, she is increasingly being viewed not just as a regional governor but as a rising national figure with presidential potential. Analysts suggest that her commanding presence and strategic instincts make her one of the few female leaders seriously positioned for a 2032 run. For now, however, Wavinya has made one thing clear: she is Kalonzo’s most formidable general, Ukambani is fortified, and 2027 is no longer a distant goal—it is a live campaign, and the battle has begun.
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