This archive report was first published on 4 August 2019.
On August 4, 2019, Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu defied a court order, stating he would continue executing his mandate as governor despite the ruling.
Waititu, along with his wife and eight others, was charged with corruption-related offenses over an irregular tender worth Ksh.588 million on Monday.
He was released on a Ksh.15 million cash bail and prohibited from accessing his office until the case is determined.
Speaking at Victor's Assembly Church in Kikuyu, Waititu claimed he would operate from different locations within the county, stating he was only barred from accessing his office in Kiambu town.
'I'm the governor. Executive powers are with me and not in the office or my official vehicle. There is no confusion about that,' Waititu said.
He alleged that the corruption charges against him were politically motivated and an attempt to silence him, saying, 'This case brought against me is full of politics. They had to silence me…. But I want to announce that I have agreed to remain silent.'
Waititu accused his political opponents of spreading falsehoods against him, urging the public to pray for such leaders.
'God is my protector. He is my shield and defender. He is the one who knows how far I've come and where I am heading,' Waititu said.
He also urged Kiambu residents to pray for their county and leaders, saying, 'Let them remember I have a family. The lies you tell today about someone else will also be told about you one day.'
