This archive report was first published on 6 December 2019.
Published on December 6, 2019
Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji has issued a stern warning to Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal against breaching their bail terms by opening parallel offices.
Speaking during a press conference on Friday, Haji emphasized that the two governors must adhere to the conditions set under their bail terms, warning that action will be taken if they fail to comply.
"I am warning both Governor Waititu and the Governor of Samburu not to break the bail terms that they are under. We shall arrest them if they do," Haji said.
Waititu and Lenolkulal were barred from accessing their offices in July after being arrested on graft charges. Waititu was accused of irregularly awarding tenders worth Sh588 million, while Lenolkulal was accused of losing Ksh.84 million in his county through fraud.
The DPP also criticized the Senate for disregarding court orders by allowing the governors to continue discharging their duties despite being barred from accessing their official offices. This, Haji warned, sets a dangerous precedent for Members of Parliament.
"The media reports on the Senate's actions to disregard court orders and direct Waititu to open a parallel office aware that the high court had pronounced itself on this matter is worrying. This office shall remain vigilant and such atrocious acts shall not go unpunished no matter what the individuals involved endeavor to do," Haji said.
