The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has revealed that it still pursues former Kiambu Governor in another Kesh 1.9 billion, unexplained wealth.
Besides the criminal sanctions meted out against Waititu today Thursday, the Commission is pursuing recovery for unexplained assets against the former Governor amounting to Ksh 1.9Billion.
The agency welcomed the sentencing of Waititu today and his associates in the Ksh 588 million graft case.
The former Kiambu Governor was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment or a fine of Ksh 52,749,000 for the offences of conflict of interest and dealing with suspect property, whereas his wife, Ms. Susan Wangari Ndung’u, was sentenced to one-year imprisonment or a fine of Kes500,000 for dealing with suspect property.
The Court also sentenced former Chief Officer for Roads, Luka Wahinya to 7 years imprisonment or a fine of Ksh 21 million for abuse of office. In addition, Charles Chege and his wife Beth Wangeci, co-directors of Testimony Enterprises Limited, were sentenced for engaging in fraudulent practice and fraudulent acquisition of public property.
Chege will serve 11 years in prison or pay a fine of Ksh 297,048,110 while Wageci will serve 3 years imprisonment or pay Ksh 1.4 million fine.
The conviction of Governor Waititu marks a significant milestone in the fight against corruption, as it comes barely a year after the former Samburu Governor Moses Kasaine Lenolkulal was convicted for corruption offences related to conflict of interest.
