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.