Waititu Seeks Leniency in Ksh588 Million Graft Case

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has asked the court for leniency ahead of sentencing in a Ksh588 million graft case. Waititu and his co-accused urged the court to consider their family circumstances and status as first-time offenders.

The defense argued that the wives of the accused had limited involvement in the companies and did not take part directly in the alleged financial dealings. They also asked the court to account for the time the accused had already spent in custody.

Mitigation proceedings were held before Magistrate Harrison Barasa, who directed the defense to file their submissions by October 28. The court will deliver its sentencing ruling on November 2.

Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.