Harrison Barasa

Also known as: Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa · Magistrate Harrison Barasa · Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa

Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate who imposed Sh21 million fines on former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu in money laundering case.

2026-05-062026-11-03

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November 2026
2 NovThe Standard
… Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa on Monday handed down the fresh sentences against Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari, businessman Charles Chege and his wife Beth Wangechi and companies associated with the disputed road contract.Waititu was fined Sh10 millio …
Waititu slapped with additional Sh21m fine over Sh588.7m money laundering case
October 2026
27 OctCapital News
… During mitigation proceedings before Magistrate Harrison Barasa, Waititu apologised to the court for his wrongdoing and urged it to consider his personal circumstances, as well as those of his wife, when determining their sentences. …
Former Kiambu governor Waititu, co-accused plead for leniency in sentencing
27 OctCitizen Digital
… During mitigation proceedings before Magistrate Harrison Barasa, Waititu apologised to the court for any wrongdoing and asked for a reduced sentence, saying he was a first offender alongside his wife. …
Waititu and co-accused appeal for leniency in Ksh. 588 million graft case
27 OctThe Standard
… Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari pleaded for mercy before Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa, arguing that they have already suffered through years of prosecution and that no government money was lost. …
Waititu, wife plead for leniency in Sh588m money laundering case
19 OctCapital News
… The accused appeared before Anti-Corruption Magistrate Harrison Barasa on Monday following a High Court ruling that upheld their convictions on several charges and overturned their acquittal on money-laundering charges. …
Waititu, Wife’s Sentencing Put on Hold as Court Sets Oct 22 for Directions
19 OctCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife, Sarah Wangare, and their co-accused on Monday appeared before Anti-Corruption Magistrate Harrison Barasa for mitigation and sentencing following a High Court ruling upholding their convictions in the Ksh.588 mi …
Court defers directions in Waititu’s Ksh.588M graft case amid sentencing dispute
September 2026
1 SeptThe Standard
… This is after Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa on Tuesday dismissed their application seeking to strike out the new charge sheet filed on August 24, 2026 by the Director of Public Prosecutions. …
Ex-Governor Wa Iria, six others charged afresh in Sh351m graft case
August 2026
24 AugThe Standard
… He appeared before Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa on Monday where he pleaded not guilty to two corruption charges of requesting a Sh170,000 bribe and receiving a Sh150,000 bribe. …
Kangema Magistrate charged over bribery claims, released on Sh400,000 bail
7 AugThe Standard
… er Deputy Director at the Office of the Auditor-General has been charged over an alleged forged university degree certificate used to secure employment and fraudently earned more than Sh28.4 million in salaries.Hannah Wambui Mwaura appeared before Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa …
Ex-Auditor-General Deputy Director charged with forging degree to earn Sh28.4M
May 2026
6 MayThe Standard
… Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa, in a judgment delivered on Wednesday, found that the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt against Kimunya, former Director of Land Adjudication and Settlement Lilian Wangari Njenga, and busines …
Ex-Lands minister Amos Kimunya acquitted in Sh60m Nyandarua land graft case

Politics

Waititu fined Sh21m over money laundering in road tender case

The News

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been handed additional fines totalling Sh21 million or 13 years in jail over three money laundering counts linked to the Sh588.7 million Kiambu road tender scandal. Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa imposed the sentences on Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari, businessman Charles Chege and his wife Beth Wangechi and associated companies.

2 November 2026 · The Standard →

Yesterday

Waititu fined Sh21m over money laundering in road tender case
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been handed additional fines totalling Sh21 million or 13 years in jail over three money laundering counts linked to the Sh588.7 million Kiambu road tender scandal. Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa imposed the sentences on Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari, businessman Charles Chege and his wife Beth Wangechi and associated companies.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 27 October

Waititu and co-accused seek leniency in corruption sentencing
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his co-accused have asked the court to impose lenient sentences, citing their status as first-time offenders, family responsibilities, and limited roles in the companies linked to the case. Waititu apologized for his wrongdoing and urged the court to consider personal circumstances during sentencing.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Waititu seeks leniency in Ksh. 588 million graft case
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and co-accused have pleaded for leniency in a Ksh. 588 million graft case, asking the court to consider their family circumstances, roles in linked companies, and status as first-time offenders during sentencing.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Waititu and wife seek leniency in Sh588m money laundering case
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari have pleaded for mercy from the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court in three money laundering charges related to Sh588 million, arguing they have suffered through years of prosecution and that no government money was lost.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 19 October

Waititu sentencing delayed; court sets October 22 for directions
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 →
Court defers sentencing directions in Waititu corruption case
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 →

Tuesday 1 September

Ex-governor wa Iria charged afresh in Sh351m graft case
Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria, businesswoman Jane Waigwe Kimani and five others have been charged afresh in a Sh351.1 million graft scandal involving alleged irregular award of media-buying contracts by the Murang'a County Government, after the anti-corruption court dismissed their application to strike out the amended charge sheet.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 24 August

Suspended Kangema magistrate charged with bribery, released on bail
Suspended Kangema Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been charged with requesting a Sh170,000 bribe and receiving a Sh150,000 bribe to influence a convicted businessman's sentence. He pleaded not guilty before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court and was released on Sh400,000 cash bail.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 7 August

Ex-Auditor-General Deputy Director charged with forged degree
Hannah Wambui Mwaura, a former Deputy Director at the Office of the Auditor-General, has been charged with using a forged Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mount Kenya University to secure employment and fraudulently earning Sh28.4 million in salaries between February 2013 and May 2024. She pleaded not guilty to five counts of corruption and forgery-related charges.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 6 May

Ex-Lands Minister Kimunya acquitted in Sh60m land graft case
Former Lands Minister Amos Kimunya and three others have been acquitted of corruption charges related to the alleged irregular allocation of Sh60 million of public land in Nyandarua County, with the court finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →