The Milimani High Court has sentenced former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu to 13 years in prison, or alternatively, a fine of KSh21 million, following his conviction on multiple money-laundering counts tied to the KSh588 million Kiambu County graft case. The sentencing was delivered by Justice Harrison Barasa on Monday, November 2, 2026. Waititu was found guilty of several counts of money laundering.
According to the court's ruling, Waititu was sentenced to five years on Count 10, or a KSh10 million fine, four years on Count 11, and four years on Count 12, cumulatively bringing the sentence to 13 years. However, the former governor will not serve additional time behind bars as the new terms will run concurrently with Waititu’s existing 12-year sentence, which was handed down in February 2025 in a separate corruption case.
The court's decision to run the sentences concurrently was based on a previous ruling by Justice Rose Ougo in paragraph 317 of the primary judgment. The ruling established that any sentences arising from the money-laundering charges would run concurrently with those previously imposed under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act. This ensures that Waititu does not serve additional time.
Waititu’s wife, Susan Wangari, was also sentenced in connection with the three money-laundering counts. The court ordered her to pay a total of KSh22 million in fines across the three counts, including a KSh12 million fine on Count 10, a KSh2 million fine, or two years in prison, on Count 11, and an KSh8 million fine on Count 12.
The KSh588 million Kiambu County graft case is one of several corruption cases involving high-profile individuals in Kenya. The case has been ongoing for several years, with various court rulings and sentencing handed down to those found guilty. The Milimani High Court's ruling demonstrates the judiciary's efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability among public officials.
Ferdinand Waititu's sentencing serves as a significant development in Kenya's fight against corruption. As a former governor, his involvement in a large-scale graft case highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. The ruling also underscores the importance of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that those found guilty of corruption are held accountable.
The case has garnered significant attention in Kenya, with many Kenyans welcoming the court's decision as a step towards justice and accountability. The sentencing of Waititu and his wife serves as a reminder that corruption will not be tolerated, and those found guilty will face the consequences of their actions.
Key points
- Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu sentenced to 13 years in prison or a KSh21 million fine in a KSh588 million graft case.
- Waititu's sentence will run concurrently with his existing 12-year sentence from a separate corruption case.
- Waititu's wife, Susan Wangari, also sentenced to pay a total of KSh22 million in fines across three money-laundering counts.
