Ferdinand Waititu
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.
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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has lost multiple attempts to overturn his 12-year prison sentence.
Report ranks Kenya's corruption fight among the worst globally
Kenya· 2026-02-11
Jailed former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has suffered a major blow after the High Court ordered the forfeiture of properties valued at Sh131.2 million to the government.
Blow to Waititu and his wife as High Court forfeits Sh131.2m assets to StateKenya· 2025-12-19
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari, have been ordered to appear in court after skipping a judgment delivery twice.
Waititu, wife ordered to appear after skipping Sh1.9bn forfeiture judgment twiceKenya· 2025-12-17
Ferdinand Waititu, also known as Baba Yao, is a former Kiambu Governor who has been sentenced to 12 years for corruption.
The muted return of Baba Yao and the enduring lesson of politics and accountabilityKenya· 2025-11-21Former Governor Ferdinand Waititu's tenure saw the construction of the Makongeni Bus Park.
Uncertain future for 2,000 traders as court awards Makongeni Bus Park to PostaKenya· 2025-11-04
Ferdinand Waititu will continue serving his 12-year jail term after the court rejected his plea to reduce his bail terms in a corruption case.
No relief for Waititu as court upholds Sh53.5m bail demandKenya· 2025-10-29
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will continue serving his 12-year jail term at Kamiti Maximum Prison.
Waititu to remain in jail after court denies bail plea againKenya· 2025-10-01
Ferdinand Waititu is one of the governors who have been impeached over corruption and abuse of office since the inception of devolution.
The devolution experiment has disappointed, but we cannot give up yetKenya· 2025-08-21
Ferdinand Waititu is a former Kiambu Governor who was convicted in a graft case and is currently appealing his sentence.
Court frees Ex-Governor Waititu on Sh53m bondKenya· 2025-07-31
Former Governor Ferdinand Waititu was also removed after the Senate upheld his impeachment.
Isiolo governor's fate in the hands of SenateKenya· 2025-06-29
Ferdinand Waititu is a former governor who is now in prison from a separate corruption case.
Privately owned city in Kenya taking on corrupt officials
Taiwan· 2025-05-11
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has suffered a major blow after the High Court rejected his second attempt to be released on bail pending the determination of his appeal in a corruption case.
Waititu to remain at Kamiti prison after court rejects second bail bidKenya· 2025-05-08
Ferdinand Waititu is noted as the predecessor of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi in high-profile cases.
Parties' registrar to get more funding ahead of 2027 pollsKenya· 2025-05-08
Former Governor Ferdinand Waititu was found guilty of corruption and procurement irregularities.
Enemies of devolution cripple service deliveryKenya· 2025-04-22
The land dispute traces back to the tenure of former Governor Ferdinand Waititu.
Posta accuses MCA of intimidation in land disputeKenya· 2025-04-14
Ferdinand Waititu leads the Farmers Party, which announced plans to exit the Kenya Kwanza alliance.
My sacking was emotional, says Irungu NyakeraKenya· 2025-04-09
Ferdinand Waititu leads the Farmers Party, which has announced its intention to exit the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
Waititu's Farmers Party exits Kenya KwanzaKenya· 2025-04-08
Ferdinand Waititu, also known as Baba Yao, was convicted for corruption and is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence.
Baba Yao's quest for freedom, and why snake oil salesmen are hovering aroundKenya· 2025-03-28Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will remain in jail for another month while his lawyers work to have him released from the law’s grip.
Waititu to spend one more month in jail as he awaits battle on bailKenya· 2025-03-27
Ferdinand Waititu is mentioned as a former Kiambu Governor convicted on graft charges.
Former Nyandarua governor Waithaka Mwangi jailed over graftKenya· 2025-03-20
EACC has secured the conviction of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu who was found guilty of conflict of interest.
Former governor found guilty in Sh50m tender scamKenya· 2025-03-14
The recent decision in the Ferdinand Waititu corruption case is a sobering reminder that while justice may be blind, the public is not.
Let Judiciary take control of its narrative after false Waititu case claimsKenya· 2025-03-06Former 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.
Court denies Waititu bail in his appeal against 12-year jail termKenya· 2025-03-04
Ferdinand Waititu is a former Kiambu Governor currently serving a 12-year sentence for embezzling public funds.
DPP opposes bail for Waititu pending his sentence appealKenya· 2025-02-25
Ferdinand Waititu is a former Kiambu Governor facing revived fraud charges related to a road tender scandal.
DPP now wants Waititu's fraud charges revived in Sh588m caseKenya· 2025-02-22
Ferdinand Waititu was sued over claims regarding his educational qualifications.
Politics of fake academic certificates and successive regimesKenya· 2025-02-21
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu suddenly fell ill after being convicted.
Hospitals or hideouts? When prison triggers sudden illness among the rich and powerfulKenya· 2025-02-21
Former Governor Ferdinand Waititu was impeached before the contract was revised.
Wamatangi promises to repair two high-priority county roadsKenya· 2025-02-21