Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has suffered another major legal setback after a Nairobi court imposed fines totalling Ksh 21 million over a corruption case involving a controversial Ksh 588.7 million road construction contract.
The ruling, delivered on Monday, November 2, 2026, by Chief Magistrate Harrison Barasa at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court, handed Waititu alternative prison sentences totalling 13 years if he fails to pay the fines.
The penalties arose from three counts linked to the procurement of the road works contract during his tenure as Kiambu governor.
Waititu was fined Ksh 10 million on Count 10, with a five-year prison term as the alternative for non-payment. On Count 11, the court imposed a Ksh 6 million fine or four years in prison.
He received another Ksh 5 million fine on Count 12, with an additional four-year prison term in default of payment.
The three fines bring his financial penalty to Sh21 million, while the alternative custodial sentences add up to 13 years.
The sentencing adds another chapter to a case that has followed the former governor since investigations into the Kiambu County road tender began several years ago.
The case centres on a contract awarded to Testimony Enterprises Limited to upgrade gravel roads to bitumen standards in several parts of Kiambu County.
The roads covered areas in Thika, Limuru, Gatundu North, Juja and Ruiru. The contract was valued at approximately Sh588.7 million, with allegations of irregular procurement forming the basis of the prosecution’s case.
Investigations into the matter began in 2019 after a complaint was lodged with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). The investigation examined allegations of conflict of interest, abuse of office, fraudulent procurement and money laundering.
The prosecution established that Waititu received an indirect personal benefit of Sh25.6 million from Testimony Enterprises through his company, Saika Two Estate Developers Limited, while he was serving as governor.
His wife, Susan Wangari Ndung’u, was also implicated in the financial transactions. She was accused of receiving Sh7.214 million from the contractor through her business, Bienvenue Delta Hotel.
The case also involved former Kiambu County Chief Officer for Roads, Transport, Public Works and Utilities Luka Mwangi Wahinya, businessman Charles Mbuthia Chege, Beth Wangeci Mburu and companies associated with the transactions.
The investigation also examined allegations that Testimony Enterprises had used forged academic certificates for technical staff in documents submitted during the tendering process.
Companies and co-accused receive separate penalties
Waititu’s wife and other individuals convicted in the case also received financial penalties.
On Count 10, Saika Two Estate Developers Limited and Testimony Enterprises Limited were each fined Sh16 million. Charles Mbuthia Chege received a Sh10 million fine or five years in prison, while Beth Wangeci Mburu was fined Sh2 million or two years behind bars.
On Count 11, Susan Wangari, who operated Bienvenue Delta Hotel, was fined Sh2 million or two years in prison. Chege received a Sh6 million fine or four years in prison, while Mburu was fined Sh2 million or two years in default. Testimony Enterprises Limited was fined Sh12 million.
On Count 12, Saika Two Estate Developers Limited and Testimony Enterprises Limited were each fined Sh8 million. Chege was fined Sh5 million or four years in prison, while Mburu received another Sh2 million fine or two years in default.
The court directed the corporate accused persons to pay their respective fines within 14 days. Failure to comply would result in recovery proceedings under the Criminal Procedure Code.
Waititu already serving a 12-year sentence
The latest penalties come after Waititu lost an appeal against his earlier conviction and 12-year prison sentence.
On October 14, 2026, the High Court upheld his conviction and dismissed challenges to the original sentence. The judge also overturned earlier acquittals on the money laundering charges involving Waititu’s wife and other accused persons, paving the way for fresh sentencing.
The High Court further upheld an order barring the convicted individuals from holding public office for 10 years.
Importantly, the latest 13-year alternative prison terms are not automatically added to Waititu’s existing 12-year sentence. The court directed that the sentences run concurrently, meaning they are served alongside the earlier prison term rather than consecutively.
The ruling adds significant financial penalties to the former governor’s existing legal troubles and marks another development in the corruption case arising from the Kiambu County road tender.
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