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How Waititu was nailed: A deep dive into the Sh588 million Scandal

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu.[FILE]

The once-powerful political figure and former Governor of Kiambu, Ferdinand Ndungu Waititu, is now behind bars, convicted for receiving a Sh 25.6 million kickback in connection with the Sh 588 million road tender scandal.

On February 13, 2025, the controversial former leader was sentenced to 12 years in prison or a fine of Sh 53.7 million after being found guilty on four counts of corruption, including conflict of interest.

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