Court convicts Waititu, wife on Sh588m graft charges

National
By Nancy Gitonga | Feb 12, 2025
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari at the Milimani court on during the hearing of a corruption case facing them and other individuals. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki has convicted former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari on graft charges related to a ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001500416/waititus-official-says-change-of-rules-determined-sh588m-tender">Sh588 million scandal<. Waititu and his wife have been found guilty of conflict of interest and dealing with suspect property.

Also found guilty are businessman Charles Chege and his wife Beth Wangechi together with former Kiambu County Government Roads chief Officer Eng.Luka Mwangi.

The magistrate says they are convicted as charged.

He says the ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001506086/dpp-wants-waititu-wife-jailed-over-sh588m-fraud">prosecution proved its case<.

While convicting the former governor, the magistrate noted that Waititu failed to honor the oath of office and to safeguard public funds.

The magistrate noted that the award of the multi-million shillings contract for road construction to Testimony Enterprises Limited was fraudulent, null and void

The magistrate has however acquitted them from money laundering charges.

Waititu, his wife, and their co-accused have been remanded awaiting sentencing.

Share this story
Who are the top guns likely to feature in Kenya's marathon squad to Tokyo?
The qualification window for the marathon ended on Sunday and a big number of Kenyans have hit the standards. Qualifying times have been lowered, signaling strong competition.
AFC Secretary General Andugu passes away
Kenyan football fraternity has once again been thrown into mourning following the untimely death of AFC Leopards Secretary General Gilbert Andugu.
How the inaugural Ultimate Championship will look like
With the Ultimate Championship and the World Championships, athletics will have a major international championship every year.
Over 200 golfers to grace charity meet in Nyali
Golfers always flex their muscles against each other in recognition of glory and honours for top prizes in most tournaments played across the country during weekends.
How golf gave Mudanyi brothers platform to earn a living
Nelson is Golf Academy of America graduate while his younger brother Edwin had a first stint at the prestigious Sunshine Tour last month. They are cousins to the Simwa brothers.
.
RECOMMENDED NEWS