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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 3 | 5.00 | 0.20% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 121,040 | $106,000 | 239$ |
| Totals | 3 | 53,771,296 | 121,040 | $106,000 | 239$ |
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Kenya:
The land dispute traces back to the tenure of former Governor Ferdinand Waititu.
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Kenya:
Ferdinand Waititu leads the Farmers Party, which announced plans to exit the Kenya Kwanza alliance.
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Kenya:
Ferdinand Waititu leads the Farmers Party, which has announced its intention to exit the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
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Kenya:
Ferdinand Waititu, also known as Baba Yao, was convicted for corruption and is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence.
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Kenya:
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will remain in jail for another month while his lawyers work to have him released from the law’s grip.
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Kenya:
Ferdinand Waititu is mentioned as a former Kiambu Governor convicted on graft charges.
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Kenya:
EACC has secured the conviction of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu who was found guilty of conflict of interest.
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Kenya:
The recent decision in the Ferdinand Waititu corruption case is a sobering reminder that while justice may be blind, the public is not.
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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.
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Kenya:
Ferdinand Waititu is a former Kiambu Governor currently serving a 12-year sentence for embezzling public funds.
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