Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been found guilty of corruption in a case involving Ksh 588 million. The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court has delivered a verdict earlier today, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against graft.
Waititu, along with his wife Susan and two other county officials, were charged with corruptly receiving money from Kiambu County through an irregular roads tender.
The court found them guilty of conflict of interest, fraudulent tender awards, and dealing with suspect property, though they were acquitted of money laundering charges.
The corruption scandal revolved around a tender for road construction in Kiambu County, where it was alleged that Waititu and his co-accused manipulated the tender process to favor certain contractors and misused public funds.
The prosecution argued that this not only defrauded the public but also compromised the integrity of public procurement processes.
Legal experts note that this case might set a precedent for how corruption cases involving high-ranking officials are handled in Kenya. The outcome could lead to stricter oversight and reforms in how tenders are awarded.
The defense team for Waititu and his co-accused has announced plans to appeal the verdict, arguing procedural flaws in the trial. The appeal process is expected to be closely monitored by both legal communities and the public, given the case’s implications for accountability in Kenyan governance.
