Kiambu County Government

Also known as: Kiambu County Gov't

County government in Kenya facing corruption convictions of former leadership over road tender irregularities, and disputes over health, agriculture, and market governance.

2026-06-192026-11-03

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November 2026
2 NovCitizen Digital
… The case stems from EACC investigations launched in 2019 into allegations that the Kiambu County Government irregularly awarded Testimony Enterprises Limited a Ksh.588 million contract to upgrade gravel roads to bitumen standards in Thika, Limuru, Gatundu North, Juja and Ruiru du …
EACC welcomes sentencing of Waititu, co-accused in Ksh.117M money laundering case
2 NovCapital News
… The sentence relates to three money laundering counts arising from the controversial KSh588.7 million road construction tender awarded by the Kiambu County Government during the 2017/2018 financial year. …
Former Kiambu governor Waititu fined Sh21 million, faces 13 Years in jail over money laundering
2 NovThe Standard
… Waititu is already serving a 12-year prison sentence imposed over his role in the irregular award of a Sh588.7 million road construction contract by the Kiambu County Government. …
Waititu slapped with additional Sh21m fine over Sh588.7m money laundering case
October 2026
15 OctCapital News
… In a judgment delivered on October 14, 2026, Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Court judge Rose Ougo upheld the convictions and sentences of Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari Ndungu and two associates over irregularities in a contract awarded by the Kiambu County Government durin …
Court upholds Waititu conviction, reinstates money laundering charges
September 2026
16 SeptCitizen Digital
MPs Ng'ang'a, Koimburi blame county for Thika Hospital infant deaths By Idah Kithinji September 16, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kiambu County Government has come under fire …
MPs Ng'ang'a, Koimburi blame county for Thika Hospital infant deaths
14 SeptCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 14 – The Kiambu County Government has rejected claims linking its piglet distribution programme to an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) that has killed about 1,470 pigs on more than 20 farms in the county since mid-May. …
Kiambu defends piglet programme as swine fever kills 1,470 pigs
12 SeptCitizen Digital
Kiambu County Gov't defends piglet programme amid African Swine Fever outbreak By Brian Kimani September 12, 2026 02:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi in a past address. …
Kiambu County Gov't defends piglet programme amid African Swine Fever outbreak
August 2026
10 AugThe Standard
… We are urging the Kiambu County Government to regulate the licensing of bars and ensure that these establishments are properly controlled,” said Kimani. …
Chaos erupt in Kikuyu after teenager allegedly stabs man to death
July 2026
23 JulCapital News
… step in KMPDU calls off Kiambu doctors’ strike in CoG deal unlocking June, October salaries During last year’s prolonged Kiambu doctors’ strike, the union accused governors of failing to honour agreements, called on President William Ruto to dissolve the Kiambu County Government …
CoG blames Duale-led MoH for fuelling health worker strikes
18 JulCitizen Digital
… The committee found that the municipality has adequate infrastructure, public amenities and essential services to support city status after reviewing reports submitted by the Kiambu County Government. …
Senate backs elevation of Thika to a smart industrial city

Politics

Waititu and three others sentenced in money laundering case

The News

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu was fined Ksh.21 million with a default sentence of 13 years in prison (to run concurrently, serving 5 years), and his wife Susan Wangari Ndung'u was fined Ksh.2 million or two years in prison, in connection with a money laundering case linked to a Ksh.588 million county roads contract. Two other directors of Testimony Enterprises Limited were also fined and sentenced.

20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

Waititu and three others sentenced in money laundering case
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu was fined Ksh.21 million with a default sentence of 13 years in prison (to run concurrently, serving 5 years), and his wife Susan Wangari Ndung'u was fined Ksh.2 million or two years in prison, in connection with a money laundering case linked to a Ksh.588 million county roads contract. Two other directors of Testimony Enterprises Limited were also fined and sentenced.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Kiambu governor Waititu fined, faces jail over money laundering
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been fined KSh21 million on three money laundering counts with alternative prison sentences totaling 13 years; if he defaults on the fines, he will serve five years in jail as the sentences run concurrently. The case relates to a KSh588.7 million road construction tender from the 2017/2018 financial year and also involves Waititu's wife, a former county chief officer, and a businessman.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
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 →

Thursday 15 October

High Court upholds Waititu corruption conviction, reinstates money-laundering charges
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 →

Wednesday 16 September

MPs blame Kiambu County for deaths of four infants at Thika Hospital
Two Kiambu MPs have accused the county government of failing to equip Thika Level Five Hospital with specialised equipment and sufficient medical personnel, claiming the deaths of four infants born as quintuplets on September 13 could have been prevented. The MPs said the hospital's inadequate resources forced a transfer that the well-equipped facility should have been able to handle.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

Kiambu denies piglet programme link to swine fever outbreak
African Swine Fever has killed about 1,470 pigs on more than 20 farms in Kiambu County since mid-May, with mortality rates reaching 100 per cent on some farms. The county government rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme contributed to the outbreak, calling the disease a national animal health challenge.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 12 September

Kiambu County defends piglet programme amid swine fever outbreak
Kiambu County Government has rejected claims that its piglet distribution programme is linked to African Swine Fever, stating all piglets are sourced from KALRO and the programme has benefited more than 70,000 men and youth.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 10 August

Teenager arrested after stabbing man to death in Kikuyu bar
A 19-year-old allegedly stabbed a 29-year-old man to death outside a bar in Musa Gitau, Kikuyu, triggering mob violence that damaged two entertainment establishments and left the suspect beaten before police rescue. The incident has renewed concerns among residents and the victim's family about security and poor regulation of bars in the area.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

Council of Governors blames Health Ministry for worker strikes
Council of Governors Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi accused the Ministry of Health of fuelling health worker strikes by failing to honour funding and administrative agreements, insisting county governments are being unfairly blamed for public healthcare disruptions. Abdullahi said counties will begin paying doctors revised Collective Bargaining Agreement rates from August after recently obtaining a special payroll code from the Ministry of Public Service.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 18 July

Senate committee recommends Thika elevation to smart industrial city
The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations recommended that Thika Municipality be elevated to a smart industrial city, finding it meets all legal requirements under the Urban Areas and Cities Act and has adequate infrastructure, public amenities and essential services.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 20 June

Over 300 farmers trained in organic farming in Kiambu, Murang'a
More than 300 farmers converged in Kiambu last week to learn about chemical-free agroecology farming, including value addition for organic produce and biopesticide production, organised by PELUM Kenya, COSDEP and the Kiambu County Government.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 19 June

High Court reinforces county autonomy over market control
The Environment and Land Court in Thika ruled that the national government cannot unilaterally take over market functions constitutionally assigned to counties, stopping attempts by national government agencies to control several markets in Kiambu County. The judge ordered senior government officials to appear in court to explain their actions and directed the immediate withdrawal of the contractor involved in the dispute.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →