Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will not serve an additional 13 years in prison following his latest sentencing in the KSh588.7 million graft case.
The default prison terms imposed for three money-laundering counts will run concurrently with his existing 12-year sentence. The arrangement follows directions issued by the High Court on October 14, 2026.
Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa delivered the latest sentences at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Monday, November 2.
Waititu Fined KSh21 Million
The court fined Waititu KSh21 million across three money-laundering counts. Faces five years in prison if he fails to pay the KSh10 million fine on Count 10. Count 11 carries a KSh6 million fine or four years in prison.
On Count 12, the court imposed a KSh5 million fine or another four-year prison term. The alternative sentences total 13 years if he fails to pay the fines.
However, the concurrent arrangement means these terms will run alongside his existing sentence rather than extend it by 13 years.
Wife and Co-Accused Also Sentenced
Waititu’s wife, Susan Wangari Ndung’u, was also sentenced following her money-laundering convictions. Businessman Charles Chege Mbuthia and Beth Wangeci Mburu also faced financial penalties and alternative prison terms. The court further imposed fines on companies linked to the case.
The corporate entities included Saika Two Estate Developers Limited and Testimony Enterprises Limited. The court directed the companies to settle their fines within 14 days, according to reports.
Case Involves KSh588.7 Million Roads Tender
The case centres on a KSh588.7 million road construction contract awarded by Kiambu County during the 2017/2018 financial year.
The High Court overturned earlier acquittals on the money-laundering counts and entered convictions against Waititu, his wife and other accused persons.
The ruling followed a State appeal challenging the acquittals. The court directed that the resulting sentences run concurrently with existing terms.
Waititu is already serving a 12-year prison sentence arising from the wider corruption case. The latest ruling adds financial penalties and default prison terms but does not automatically extend his existing jail term by another 13 years. The accused persons retain the right to appeal the latest decisions, according to court reporting.
