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
0 wks
Reach
49,106
Power
97$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 1 4.00 0.09% +0% 53,771,296 49,106 $106,000 97$
Totals 1 53,771,296 49,106 $106,000 97$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Ferdinand Waititu, also known as Baba Yao, is a former Kiambu Governor who has been sentenced to 12 years for corruption. 4

The Standard: The muted return of Baba Yao and the enduring lesson of politics and accountability

Kenya Kenya: 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. 3

The Standard: No relief for Waititu as court upholds Sh53.5m bail demand

Kenya Kenya: Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will continue serving his 12-year jail term at Kamiti Maximum Prison. 3

The Standard: Waititu to remain in jail after court denies bail plea again

Kenya Kenya: Ferdinand Waititu is one of the governors who have been impeached over corruption and abuse of office since the inception of devolution. 3

The Standard: The devolution experiment has disappointed, but we cannot give up yet

Kenya Kenya: Ferdinand Waititu is a former Kiambu Governor who was convicted in a graft case and is currently appealing his sentence. 4

The Standard: Court frees Ex-Governor Waititu on Sh53m bond

Kenya Kenya: Former Governor Ferdinand Waititu was also removed after the Senate upheld his impeachment. 5

The Standard: Isiolo governor's fate in the hands of Senate

Kenya Kenya: 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. 3

The Standard: Waititu to remain at Kamiti prison after court rejects second bail bid

Kenya Kenya: Ferdinand Waititu is noted as the predecessor of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi in high-profile cases. 5

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