It was a big blow for Kalonzo Musyoka and Wiper party yesterday after their candidate for the Machakos gubernatorial seat, Wavinya Ndeti, was disqualified.
The IEBC’s disputes tribunal nullified Wavinya’s nomination after concluding that a complaint against her was valid. MCA Peter Kyalo had filed a petition claiming that Wavinya is a member of two political parties, namely Wiper and her own Chama Cha Uzalendo.
“This committee has considered submissions from both parties and has come to the conclusion that the complaint has merit and is therefore allowed”Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati said on Thursday.
Wavinya had been declared winner after two nominations, which were criticized as rigged, leading to big public fallout between Kalonzo and Machakos senator Johnstone Muthama. Muthama’s choice for the ticket was current deputy governor Bernard Kiala, who is now vying as an independent.
Wavinya termed the complaint as ‘witch-hunt’, but the tribunal concluded there was merit.
It remains unclear whether she has more legal options, or even whether Wiper can be allowed to nominate another candidate. In the meantime, it looks like Mutua’s path to a second term just got smoother.
Here are some of the comments following this unexpected twist.
https://twitter.com/KennDanaus/status/872819984233377793
I'm disappointed by Wavinya Ndeti. How could she be so ignorant to that extent all this time That's makes her unfit for any serious position
— Mwaura Wambiru 🇰🇪🇺🇦🇮🇱 🇳🇬🇸🇸 (@MwauraWambiru) June 8, 2017
Wavinya Ndeti losses, Wiper Losses and Muthama wins.
— Kenya West (@KinyanBoy) June 8, 2017
When Alfred Mutua & Johnstone Muthama heard that Wavinya Ndeti won't be on the ballot 8/8/17 pic.twitter.com/qsco5EuzCM
— KYULE (@Kyule_anthony) June 8, 2017
Wavinya Ndeti is a member of two parties???loyalty is abit hard nowadays, u must have a backup plan
— absolom🇰🇪 (@absolohazard1) June 8, 2017
Wavinya Ndeti gets eliminated in the semi-final .
— Ches (@jesangs_) June 8, 2017
Alfred Mutua addressing the press after hearing that Wavinya Ndeti has been barred from running in the oncoming general elections pic.twitter.com/IcoZtrvrkK
— Michael Mwangi (@terrificmike) June 8, 2017
"Wavinya Ndeti" should read "Betrayal in the City", didn't wiper lawyers advise her accordingly?
— Duncan Gathege (@Dungathegeh) June 8, 2017
Gov Mutua looking at Wavinya Ndeti like 😃😂😂 pic.twitter.com/rxJp0YUozD
— Mudu (@Ibn_Dubow) June 8, 2017
Alfred Mutua upon seeing Wavinya Ndeti has been disqualified from contesting Machakos gubernatorial seat pic.twitter.com/2lymEA5vh8
— Kennedy∞ (@baleicum) June 8, 2017
Wavinya Ndeti – the balloon that has just met a pin.
— kipkoech mitei Rober (@MiteiRober) June 8, 2017
Our politicians though. How can Wavinya Ndeti be in two political parties and vie for such a serious seat?
— Ken Odero (@koderoh) June 8, 2017
My crush Wavinya ndeti @Wavinya_Ndeti will be on the ballot or i commit political suicide
— Yuvencius Onyisi🏋️♀️ Palace Guard (@Yonsinyo) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/mikael_son/status/872816980360925185
https://twitter.com/iGitz_/status/872818058259300352
https://twitter.com/ThePimpala/status/872818222550196225
https://twitter.com/maear_maskio/status/872818244087885824
https://twitter.com/ElviSymo/status/872830595683975168
Wiper and NASA will now have to talk to Kiala nicely. After Wavinya Ndeti just screwed up. Machakos is NOT yet #decided.
— Ken Odero (@koderoh) June 8, 2017
Happening right now at the Maendeleo Chap Chap Headquarters courtesy of Wavinya Ndeti disqualification. pic.twitter.com/dd4Lg9VhAc
— Kadendi Wachosi (@KadendiWachosi) June 8, 2017
Ukiskia Wavinya Ndeti has been disqualified pic.twitter.com/Xn4D7xGkTw
— Martin (@waiharowaweru) June 8, 2017
wavinya ndeti told otherwise by the iebc. pic.twitter.com/YPQtfxoGFZ
— great_minds (@Mkenya_True) June 8, 2017
Live pictures of Wavinya Ndeti currently at machakos Town 😀😀😀 pic.twitter.com/zeRXnqzgnI
— m.uniu.99 (@UhuRutoMindSet) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/oscarkinoti/status/872822930090143744
But why is it always wiper party? it was Kethi kilonzo now wavinya ndeti. Always doing political mistakes
— THIGA GEORGE (@Thigag) June 8, 2017
Kalonzo after hearing that Wavinya Ndeti has been disqualified. pic.twitter.com/9G3GXYdXy1
— Peter. (@MurigiPm) June 8, 2017
