This archive report was first published on 26 July 2019.
On September 18, 2018, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) ordered the arrest of Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and 12 others in connection with the irregular awarding of a tender for upgrading roads in Kiambu County.
The DPP's directive was reportedly issued following an investigation into allegations of embezzlement of public funds.
Waititu and the 12 others are accused of engaging in corrupt practices, including the irregular awarding of a tender for road upgrades, which led to the embezzlement of public funds.
