Machakos governor sacks education minister over poor performance

Machakos governor Wavinya Ndeti speaks after she received reports from different task forces she commissioned in November 2022 to look into operations in different government departments at her Machakos office on July 6, 2023. [John Muia, Standard]

Machakos governor Wavinya Ndeti has sacked county education minister Philip Mutua Kilonzo after accusing him of failing in his duties.

"I have reviewed his performance and come to the conclusion that it is untenable for him to continue holding office as CEC. This decision has been informed by the need to uphold high standards of services we deliver to the people of Machakos County," the governor said in a statement.