Punish us but spare our wives,’ Waititu and co-accused plead with court in corruption case
They were silent partners in the business.”
From right; Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu with co-accused Charles Chege and Eng Luka Mwangi at Milimani Law Court on March 18, 2025.
“Our wives are innocent. They were silent partners in the business.”
That was the plea by former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu and businessman Charles Mbuthia Chege as they asked a Milimani anti-corruption court to spare their wives from punishment over a Sh588 million road tender scandal.
Former Kiambu Governor had sought the court’s intervention to quash the law.
Former Kiambu governor and co-convicts await appearance in court for mitigation and sentencing.
Once a powerful governor, Waititu now faces jail and asset forfeiture.
Waititu and and his co-accused appealed their 12-year jail terms on grounds that it was too punitive.
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