This archive report was first published on 4 August 2019.
Published on August 4, 2019, Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has pledged to secure the release of more than 2,000 Kiambu youth who are currently in jail due to their inability to raise bail.
During his two-day stay at Industrial Area Remand Prison, where he was detained after failing to deposit Sh15 million cash bail, Governor Waititu met the youth and witnessed firsthand the harsh conditions they were facing.
"I saw our people being eaten by lice and bedbugs over petty offenses and I have decided to make sure they are released from the prison," said Waititu.
He further stated that he will perform his duties outside his office, as he was barred from accessing his office until his graft case is heard and determined by Milimani Chief Magistrate Lawrence Mugambi.
Waititu noted that most of his duties, such as building roads, markets, hospitals, and buildings, do not require him to be in an office.
He spoke after inspecting the ongoing construction of Wangige Level Four Hospital and Kikuyu market.
