Ferdinand Waititu

Ferdinand Waititu

politician Kenya

Ferdinand Waititu is a Kenyan politician who served as the Governor of Kiambu County from 2017 until his impeachment in January 2020. His tenure was marked by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, particularly in relation to public works and infrastructure projects. Waititu's governance came under intense scrutiny, leading to his eventual removal from office, and he has since been a subject of numerous investigations regarding the misuse of county funds.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
327,818
Power
646$
Sentiment
2.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 6 2.67 0.51% +20% 53,771,296 327,818 $106,000 646$
Totals 6 53,771,296 327,818 $106,000 646$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will remain in custody after the High Court rejected his request for release pending an appeal against his 12-year sentence in the Sh588 million corruption case. 3

The Standard: Court denies Waititu bail in his appeal against 12-year jail term

Kenya Kenya: Ferdinand Waititu is a former Kiambu Governor currently serving a 12-year sentence for embezzling public funds. 3

The Standard: DPP opposes bail for Waititu pending his sentence appeal

Kenya Kenya: Ferdinand Waititu is a former Kiambu Governor facing revived fraud charges related to a road tender scandal. 2

The Standard: DPP now wants Waititu's fraud charges revived in Sh588m case

Kenya Kenya: Former Governor Ferdinand Waititu was impeached before the contract was revised. 3

The Standard: Wamatangi promises to repair two high-priority county roads