More trouble for Former Governor Waititu; to continue serving his 12-year jail sentence

BY ERIC ABUGA

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has lost his bid to review his sentence of 12-year prison term.

Lady Justice Lucy Njuguna, in a ruling delivered on September 16, 2025, rejected an application filed on August 28, 2025, in which the former county boss sought to overturn his sentence on corruption-related charges.

In February 2025, Waititu was convicted and ordered to either pay a fine of Sh53.5 million or serve 12 years in prison.  

Waititu continues to serv his term at Kamiti Maximum Prison, after failing to meet strict bond terms that required him to deposit a Sh53 million bank guarantee.

In its ruling, the court found that he failed to uphold the principles of good governance and safeguard public funds after irregularly receiving Sh25 million from Testimony Enterprises following the award of a flawed tender.

Justice Njuguna ruled that the sentencing will stand pending the hearing and determination of Waititu’s appeal. She further directed that the appeal be concluded within 120 days, warning that any delays on the part of the former governor could lead to the case being struck out.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had opposed the bid to review the sentence  

The matter will be mentioned in court on October 1, 2025.