Also known as: Waitiu · Ferdinand Waitiu · Former Kiambu County Governor Ferdinand Waititu
Former Kiambu Governor convicted of corruption and money-laundering in a Ksh.588 million road contract case; High Court upheld his 12-year sentence in October 2026.
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Court dismisses Waititu's bid to challenge law barring convicts from public office By Dzuya Walter October 23, 2026 05:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu during a pa …
Court dismisses Waititu's bid to challenge law barring convicts from public officeCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 19 – Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Sarah Wangare and their co-accused will return to court on October 22 for directions on mitigation and sentencing in the KSh588 million corruption case after the defence challenged the proceedings. …
Waititu, Wife’s Sentencing Put on Hold as Court Sets Oct 22 for DirectionsCitizen Digital
Court defers directions in Waititu’s Ksh.588M graft case amid sentencing dispute By Dzuya Walter October 19, 2026 11:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Kiambu County Governor Ferdinand Waititu in cou …
Court defers directions in Waititu’s Ksh.588M graft case amid sentencing disputeThe Standard
A Sh588 million road contract, companies linked to a governor and his wife, and millions of shillings traced through business accounts have culminated in the return to prison of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and fresh money-laundering convictions. …
Waititu back to prison: Why High Court upheld 12-year sentenceCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 — Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu faces renewed legal jeopardy after the High Court upheld his corruption convictions and overturned his acquittal on money laundering charges linked to a Sh588 million county road tender. …
Court upholds Waititu conviction, reinstates money laundering chargesCitizen Digital
Waititu returns to prison after court upheld conviction in Ksh.588m graft case By Citizen Reporter October 15, 2026 10:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and wife, S …
Waititu returns to prison after court upheld conviction in Ksh.588m graft caseThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has welcomed a High Court decision overturning the acquittal of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife and two others on money-laundering charges. …
EACC welcomes Waititu's conviction on money-laundering chargesThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu and two others have suffered a major blow after the High Court upheld their convictions and sentences in a Sh588 million graft case. …
Blow to Waititu as High Court upholds 12-year sentence in Sh588m graft caseThe Standard
… Former Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi - The University of Nairobi deregistered him as a law student after investigations showed the foreign degree he used for admission was forged.Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu- His degree from Panjab University in India faced rigoro …
Leaders who have faced accusations of questionable credentials in recent pastCitizen Digital
… Having fashioned himself as the face of the opposition, he now faces a fate similar to that of former governors Mike Sonko and Ferdinand Waititu, whose political careers were eclipsed in a similar fashion. …
Gachagua’s next options after High Court upheld impeachmentThe High Court has dismissed former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu's petition challenging a law that bars individuals convicted of corruption and economic crimes from holding public office for 10 years. Justice Roselyne Aburili ruled that the petitioners failed to provide sufficient grounds to invalidate Section 64 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has dismissed former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu's petition challenging a law that bars individuals convicted of corruption and economic crimes from holding public office for 10 years. Justice Roselyne Aburili ruled that the petitioners failed to provide sufficient grounds to invalidate Section 64 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Sarah Wangare, and co-accused will return to court on October 22 after the defence challenged proceedings in their KSh588 million corruption case. A High Court ruling upheld their convictions on several charges and overturned their acquittal on money-laundering charges, prompting the magistrate to defer mitigation and sentencing pending further directions.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former Kiambu County Governor Ferdinand Waititu and co-accused appeared for sentencing in a Ksh.588 million corruption case following a High Court conviction ruling, but proceedings were disrupted by defence objections challenging whether sentencing could proceed given the trial court's acquittal.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been returned to prison after a High Court upheld his 12-year sentence related to a Sh588 million road contract and money-laundering convictions involving companies linked to him and his wife.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court upheld the corruption convictions of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife, and two associates over irregularities in a Sh588 million county road tender, and overturned a lower court's acquittal by reinstating money laundering charges. The EACC said the reinstatement is significant for tracing suspected proceeds of corruption.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court upheld the conviction of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari Ndungu, and two co-accused in a Ksh.588 million corruption case, also overturning a subordinate court's acquittal on money laundering charges.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Justice Rose Ougo overturned the acquittal of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari, and two others on money-laundering charges related to a Sh588.2 million road-upgrade contract in 2017/2018; Waititu received Sh25.6 million and Wangari received Sh7.2 million through associated companies, totaling approximately Sh32.8 million.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court upheld convictions and sentences against former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu and two others in a Sh588 million graft case involving irregular award of a road tender. The court also set aside the acquittals of Waititu's wife Susan Wangari and two co-accused on money laundering charges and convicted them, ordering all four to appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate's Court for mitigation and sentencing.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, former Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja, former Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, and former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu have all faced accusations and investigations regarding the authenticity of their educational credentials from universities and anti-corruption agencies.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court upheld the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, locking him out of holding public office and casting doubt on his presidential ambitions, though he has lodged an appeal. The ruling raises questions about whether Gachagua might pivot to a kingmaker role despite the setback to his opposition leadership.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →