It’s 12 years or Kes53M for former Kiambu Governor in Kes588M case
13:02:2025: Following the conviction of the former Kiambu County Governor and his co-accused in the Kes588 million road contract scandal, the Anti-Corruption Court has sentenced Ferdinand Waituti Ndung’u to 12 years imprisonment or a fine of Kes52,749,000 for offences of conflict of interest and dealing with suspect property.
His wife, Ms. Susan Wangari Ndung’u, was sentenced to one-year imprisonment or a fine of Kes500,000 for dealing with suspect property.
The Court also sentenced former Chief Officer for Roads, Luka Wahinya, to 7 years imprisonment or a fine of Kes21 million for abuse of office.
Charles Chege, the director of Testimony Enterprises Limited, which was irregularly procured in the tender, was sentenced to 11 years or a fine of Kes297,048,110, and his spouse and co-director, Beth Wangeci, to 3 years imprisonment or a fine of Kes1.4 million for engaging in fraudulent practice, and fraudulent acquisition of public property.
The Court also disqualified all convicted persons from holding public office, elective or appointive, for 10 years in accordance with Section 64 of ACECA.
Governor Waititu’s conviction marks a significant milestone in the fight against corruption. It comes barely a year after former Samburu County Governor Moses Kasaine Lenolkulal was convicted for corruption offenses related to conflict of interest.
