A court in Nairobi has issued fresh sentencing directions in the Ksh588.7 million graft case involving former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari Ndung’u, after the former governor apologised for his wrongdoing and pleaded for a lighter sentence.
The court directed that the sentencing ruling be delivered on November 2, 2026, after allowing the defence additional time to respond to submissions filed by the prosecution.
The directions were issued when Waititu, his wife and their co-accused appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court for mitigation and sentencing proceedings following a High Court decision that upheld their corruption convictions.
Court sets November 2 for fresh Waititu sentencing
During the proceedings, Waititu apologised for his actions and asked the court to consider a lighter sentence, arguing that he and his wife were first-time offenders.
The latest directions follow an earlier court appearance on October 22, when sentencing proceedings were delayed after the prosecution and defence disagreed over which accused persons should be subjected to sentencing.
The disagreement prompted Magistrate Barasa to refer the matter to the High Court through the Deputy Registrar for further directions.
