Waititu, wife to remain in custody as Sh588.7m graft sentencing hits fresh hurdle
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife remain in custody as their graft sentencing faces procedural delays. The court is currently resolving a dispute regarding the scope of the sentencing following a High Court appeal.
Why it matters
This case is a significant development in Kenyan anti-corruption efforts and judicial proceedings involving high-profile political figures.
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari/HANDOUT Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari, will remain in custody until October 27, 2026, when the court is expected to issue further directions on their mitigation and sentencing in the Sh588.7 million graft case.
Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa on Thursday adjourned the matter after the prosecution and defence differed on the persons who should be subjected to sentencing following a High Court judgment overturning their acquittals.
Magistrate Barasa said the matter had been remitted to his court following a judgment delivered by the High Court on October 14, 2026.
However, before the sentence hearing could commence, State prosecutor Vincent Monda and defence lawyer Chris Mutuku expressed divergent views on who should be the subject of the sentencing proceedings.
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