Court Overturns Moses Lenolkulal's Conviction; Waititu Faces New Charges & Obado Plea Deal Collapses - November 2025
Kenya's High Court has overturned the corruption conviction of former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal, nullifying his eight-year sentence in a case involving Ksh 83 million. Justice Benjamin Musyoki ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. In separate legal proceedings, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu is facing new criminal charges stemming from remarks he made in 2024, adding to his ongoing legal issues. Additionally, negotiations for a plea bargain deal involving former Migori Governor Okoth Obado with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have collapsed.
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Mahakama yabatilisha kifungo cha Moses Lenolkulal
Kenya's High Court has overturned the corruption conviction of former **Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal**, nullifying his eight-year sentence in a case involving Ksh 83 million. Justice Benjamin Musyoki made the ruling, stating that the prosecution failed to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Waititu faces criminal charges over remarks he made in 2024
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu is facing new criminal charges stemming from remarks he made in 2024. This adds to his ongoing legal woes, including a prior conviction and sentencing in a graft case.
Plea bargain deal between EACC, ODPP and Obado collapses
Negotiations for a plea bargain deal involving former Migori Governor Okoth Obado with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) have collapsed.