Former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu and his wife leave court at Milimani Law Courts on February 12, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A
A magistrates court will tomorrow impose it's sentence against former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu after finding him guilty of corruption-related charges in relation to the irregular award of a Sh588M roads tender.
Also convicted were Waititu's wife Susan Wangari, Directors of Testimony Enterprises Limited-Charles Chege and Beth Wangeci and former Kiambu Roads official Lucas Wahinya.
They pleaded for a non custodial sentence, saying they had suffered immensely from the time they were arraigned.
"We are sorry and ask for forgiveness from God and court. We implore on court to have mercy and give us a second chance. We are on our knees," they said through advocate John Swaka.
Lucas on the other hand, told the court that he is the sole breadwinner and imposing a custodial sentence will affect the welfare of his family.
However, the prosecution asked the court to impose a hard sentence to serve as a deterrent to any person thinking of engaging in any corrupt conduct.
Prosecutor Faith Mwila asked the court to consider the gravity of the offence and the impact it has on society.