- Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari, were found guilty of a conflict of interest in the Corruption case of KSh 588 million
- The two, along with three other suspects, are expected to be sentenced on Thursday, February 13, after approximately six years in and out of court
- The anti -corruption court ruled that Kiambu County's money was monitored from several accounts associated with Waititu, resulting in a conviction
- TUKO.co.ke collected pictures of the couple who were arguing in court while the judge made his decision
Former governor of Kiambu Ferdinand Waititu And his wife, Susan Wangari, were found guilty of a conflict of interest in the KSh 588 million road tender on Wednesday, February 12.
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The couple along with three other suspects sentenced on February 13, 2025
After being ruled by the law for almost six years, the couple, along with three other suspects, will be sentenced on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Among the suspects are Testimony Enterprises Director Limited, Charles Chege and his wife Beth Wangeci, as well as former Kiambu County Road Officer, Luke Mwangi.
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Charges against Ferdinand Waititu
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, and his wife were brought before the Chief Justice of the Mountains of Corruption, Thomas Nzioki, to answer the charges:
Corruption, abuse of office, conflict of interest, purchase of contracts through fraudulent
The court found them guilty in charges related to corruption, though the charges Three The money laundering was dismissed.
Source: UGC
According to the court, sufficient evidence involved Kiambu County funds and several accounts related to Waititu.
However, the convicts asked the court to impose a non -imprisonment for claiming to have suffered a lot since they were charged and deserved second place.
At present, the suspects are being held in custody waiting for their sentence on February 13 at 4am.
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Court's decision to discuss chatting networksi
After the court found Waititu and his guilty colleagues, Kenyans flooded the internet to comment on the case:
LIPES VICTOR:
“Here they are telling us Ruto It's bad, but there is a case in court about the theft of public money. If Kenyans were to choose leaders carefully, we would be far away. “
Jimmy Mbugus:
“If all political leaders were inspected on corruption, many of them would be a commission.”
Nancy Macharia:
“The fate of governors and corruption is a fate and returning the money they stole! The government's hand is long.”
Governor Felix:
“All he has to do is join the government of Kenya first And all his charges will be dismissed. “
Savine Dalo:
“And why does Susana look at the judge in that way?”
Nick Lee:
“I remember Ferdinand Waititu telling the EACC to leave the river instead of his house. Then I knew the money could even move the rivers.”
Samuel Hingah:
“They should be jailed for no less than 20 years. The way we are taxed and money ends up in the pockets of a few and their families – let's start with this family and then go to others.”
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Kenyans divided about judgment
Although many Kenyans felt that Waititu got what he deserved, some claimed that the ruling would be different if he was on the current government.
🔹 Kimani Ndung'u:
“He was wrong for being the wrong side of the government.”
🔹 Brian Okumu:
“People in government are acting on their own, what are you dependent on? It is time to pass the law that if you are in government, you should not get a government act!”
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