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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has applied for a review of his bail terms, asking the court to lower the amount to Sh20 million or allow him to provide alternative security such as land or motor vehicles.
Through his legal team, Waititu informed the court that he has been unable to obtain the bank guarantee that was initially set as part of his release conditions.
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The defence noted that seven months have passed since the bail ruling and argued that the former governor has struggled to meet the bank guarantee requirement. They maintained that since he was already granted bail, the court should consider whether he has honoured attendance requirements and whether the conditions remain fair.
His lawyers said Waititu has consistently appeared in court and does not pose a flight risk. They urged the court to exercise discretion and revise the terms to Sh20 million or accept property of equivalent value as security. In 2025, the court set his bail at Sh53.5 million.
However, the prosecution opposed the request.
State Counsel Mwamburi, representing the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), argued that the application does not meet the legal threshold for reviewing the existing orders. He stated that the defence has not presented any new or compelling grounds to justify altering the bail terms.
Mwamburi also pointed out that the Sh20 million proposal had been part of an earlier application but was later dropped, only to resurface in the current request.
He told the court that shifting positions without substantial justification does not qualify for a review of orders.
The court is set to deliver its ruling on February 18, 2026.
