Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will remain in police custody after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) opposed his request for release on cash bail.
On Monday, February 24, DPP Renson Ingonga argued against Waititu’s appeal for bail pending his High Court appeal.
The DPP maintained that Waititu was lawfully convicted on corruption charges and sentenced to 12 years in prison or a sh. 53 million fine.
Principal Prosecution Counsel Victor Juma Owiti emphasized that the trial court had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, with direct evidence supporting the conviction on all four counts against Waititu.
The State further argued that Waititu’s 20-year political career was not a valid reason for bail, and there is no law offering special treatment based on one’s status or position.
The prosecution added that Waititu had not demonstrated that his appeal was likely to succeed or shown any exceptional circumstances to justify his release.
Waititu had filed an application for bail pending the appeal of his 12-year sentence.
The DPP has also appealed the acquittal of Waititu in a money laundering case, claiming the trial magistrate erred in law and fact.
The case is set for a ruling on March 3, 2025, by Lady Justice Lucy Njuguna.
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