Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has asked the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court to allow him to pay Sh74.2 million in fines through instalments and release him on bail pending the determination of his application.
Waititu, who is currently serving his sentence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, proposes an initial payment of Sh20 million, followed by monthly instalments of Sh1 million until the full amount is cleared.
Through his lawyer, Christopher Ndolo Mutuku, he also seeks permission to provide security for the outstanding balance using title deeds or other acceptable guarantees.
The fines stem from his conviction in the Sh588 million Kiambu County road tender scandal. In February 2025, Waititu was found guilty on four counts involving conflict of interest and dealing with suspect property. The court determined that he had used his position as governor to obtain an indirect personal benefit of Sh25.6 million.
On November 2, 2026, the court imposed a personal fine of Sh74,249,000 in connection with the case.
In a supporting affidavit sworn on November 6, Waititu argued that he is unable to raise the entire sum at once while serving his prison sentence. He maintains that his continued detention serves no useful purpose for the State and only imposes an unnecessary burden on taxpayers.
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He further stated that he has complied with court conditions for more than seven years, is not a flight risk and has not exhausted the appeal process.
“I seek to be admitted to bail and bond, conditional upon my complying with the terms of the settlement herein,” he said in the affidavit.
Waititu added that he remains hopeful that the Court of Appeal could overturn his conviction and that granting the application would enable him to clear the fines before serving the default prison terms imposed for non-payment.
The application is pending directions and hearing before the anti-corruption court. Waititu’s lawyers contend that the proposed payment schedule, backed by security, offers a practical way of satisfying the court’s orders while addressing his current financial constraints.
– By John Murunga
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