Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has petitioned the court for permission to settle his Sh74.2 million criminal fine in staggered installments, proposing an immediate down payment of Sh20 million followed by monthly installments of Sh1 million.
Currently serving his sentence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison following his conviction in the Sh588 million Kiambu road tender scandal, Waititu filed a certificate of urgency through his lawyer, Chris Mutuku, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
“That this honourable court does permit the applicant (Waititu) to settle the fines imposed on him through staggered instalments as follows: immediately upon the order of the court, Sh20 million, and thereafter, in monthly instalments of Sh1 million or in such other amounts as the court may deem just and expedient,” the court filing reads.
To assure the court of his commitment to clearing the remaining balance, the former county boss has offered to execute a formal bond backed by property title deeds or other acceptable financial securities.
In his supporting affidavit, Waititu advanced several arguments for why the court should grant the payment plan:
No Prejudice to the State: He maintained that settling the penalties in phases will not negatively affect the Republic, while significantly easing the financial and personal strain caused by his ongoing incarceration.
Age and Health Concerns: Citing his advanced age and alleged ill-health, Waititu argued that keeping him behind bars while he pursues an appeal against his conviction inflicts undue hardship.
Irreparable Harm: He contended that should his appeal succeed, no monetary compensation or damages could ever undo the toll of serving a custodial sentence.
Waititu’s sentencing stems from multiple convictions under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (ACECA) linked to irregular road tenders awarded to Testimony Enterprises in Kiambu County:
Mandatory Benefit Penalty: A mandatory fine of Sh51.249 million—equivalent to twice the alleged illicit benefit obtained—or seven years in prison in default.
Additional Counts: A Sh1 million fine (or two years in prison) on a primary count, alongside a Sh500,000 fine (or one year in prison) involving Saika Two Estate Developers, plus matching penalties on two additional counts.
