Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka appeared in Milimani Law Court on Wednesday alongside Eugene Wamalwa, Senator Dan Maanzo to stand in solidarity with Former Governor Ferdinand Waititu who was jailed for hearing.
They were in court during the hearing of a bail application in which lawyers are seeking to convince the judge to review her orders denying him bail pending appeal.
Waititu was convicted on corruption charges involving the misappropriation of Ksh 588 million from the Kiambu County Government during his tenure as governor.
Waititu is also represented by Lawyers Kibe Mungai and Ndegwa Njiru who filed an application seeking permission to amend Waititu’s appeal and urged the court to grant Waititu bond while his appeal is being heard.
In his appeal, Waititu argues that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove his involvement in the alleged Ksh 588 million graft beyond reasonable doubt. He claims the conviction was based on weak and circumstantial evidence.
Waititu and his wife, Susan Wangari, were found guilty of conflict of interest and involvement in suspect property dealings after allegedly siphoning millions from Kiambu County through a fraudulent multi-million shilling road tender. He was handed a fine of Ksh 53.5 million or, in default, a 12-year prison sentence.
However, in new documents submitted to the Anti-Corruption High Court, Waititu maintains that there is no direct evidence linking him or his companies to the awarding of the tender to Testimony Enterprises Ltd.
He further claims that the trial magistrate, Thomas Nzyoki, wrongly convicted him on the assumption that funds in the accounts of Mbuthia and Testimony were the result of corrupt activities.
Corruption in Kenya remains a significant challenge, with many referring to it as a cancer that continues to hinder the nation’s development and economic growth.
The High Court is set to deliver its ruling on whether to allow amendments to the appeal on April 23, 2025.
