Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has been named as the Party leader of the Farmers Party.
There have been a lot of speculations since Waititu had been impeached and in his recent corruption charges, he was banned from holding public office.
The former governor was found guilty and therefore sentenced to 12 years in prison or pay Ksh.52.5 million.
However, political parties are not considered State offices making Waititu’s appointment status valid.
In a Gazette notice dated 5th February 2025, the Registrar of political parties Anne Nderitu announced the Party changes which included its leadership at the very top.
Among the people appointed included Thomas Omboga who will serve as the deputy chairperson and Ferdinand Waititu as the chairperson.
According to the notice, Nicholas Kirui retains his position as the Deputy Party Leader for Resource Mobilisation.
Regarding the new appointees, the Registrar of Political parties urged anyone with any reserved complaints to submit a written submission within seven days.
“Any person with written submissions concerning the intended changes by the political parties shall be within seven (7) days from the date of publication make their written submissions to the Registrar of political parties” part of the notice read.
The Farmer’s Party was founded by the David Nduati who passed away in 2022 and succeeded by Nyakera in 2023.
