DPP Orders Arrest of Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, His Wife Susan

Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife Susan Wangari Ndung’u are set to be arrested over graft allegations.

This comes after Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji on Friday directed the arrest of the two over alleged embezzlement of Sh588 million from Kiambu County government coffers.

In a statement, DPP Haji said he is satisfied with evidence linking Waititu and 12 other suspects to the issuance of an irregular contract for the upgrading of several roads in Kiambu County.

“I find that the award of the contract for Ksh.588,198,328.20 with respect to tender No.CGK/RTPW&U/142/2017-2018- for the upgrading of various gravel roads to Bitumen surface in Thika, Limuru, Gatundu North, Juja and Ruiru sub-counties was skewed in favor of M/s Testimony Enterprises Ltd, and the county government officials were culpable,” Haji said in a statement.

He added: “The directors of M/s Testimony Enterprises Ltd were close associates of Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu Babayao, the Governor of Kiambu County. The total amount of Ksh.147,274,055.39 has so far been irregularly paid to Testimony Enterprises Ltd in relation to the subject tender.”

Governor Waititu and his co-accused will be charged with conflict of interest, dealing with suspect property, abuse of office, and willful failure to comply with laws relating to procurement.

The suspects will also be indicted of fraudulent acquisition of public property, money laundering, and engaging in fraudulent practice.