This archive report was first published on 20 September 2019.
Former Governor of Kiambu Ferdinand Waititu has taken a surprising turn in his ongoing court case, requesting bail after being accused of embezzling millions of shillings.
On September 19, 2019, Waititu appeared in court, asking to be released on bail, citing the need for a surety to cover the Sh15 million he had set aside as bail.
However, his request was met with a surprise twist when John Ndirangu, the former Nairobi Deputy Governor, offered to take over the responsibility of managing the Sh15 million bail.
Waititu's case has taken a dramatic turn, with the former Governor now facing charges related to the embezzlement of Sh588 million from the Kiambu County.
Waititu and 10 other suspects were charged in connection with the scandal, which has left many questioning the former Governor's actions.
As the case continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Waititu will navigate this new path, one that has left many in the community wondering about his intentions.
