The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, his wife Susan Wangari, and three others are set to be sentenced tomorrow by a magistrates’ court after being convicted on corruption-related charges linked to the improper award of a Sh588M road contract.
Also convicted were Charles Chege and Beth Wangeci, Directors of Testimony Enterprises Limited, and former Kiambu Roads official Lucas Wahinya.
The defendants have pleaded for a non-custodial sentence, expressing regret for their actions and asking for forgiveness from both God and the court. Through their lawyer, John Swaka, they begged the court for mercy and a second chance, stating, “We are on our knees.”
Lucas, in particular, argued that as the sole provider for his family, a custodial sentence would severely impact their well-being.
However, the prosecution urged the court to impose a strict sentence to deter others from engaging in corrupt practices. Prosecutor Faith Mwila emphasized the severity of the offense and its harmful effects on society.
