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Originally published by Citizen DigitalSeptember 17, 2025
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High Court declines to review Waititu’s 12-Year sentence

High Court declines to review Waititu’s 12-Year sentence..
✨ Key Highlights
The High Court has denied former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu's request to review his 12-year prison sentence for corruption. This decision leaves his conviction intact pending an appeal that must be concluded swiftly.
- Justice Lucy Njuguna delivered the ruling on September 16, 2025, dismissing Waititu's application filed on August 28.
- Waititu was convicted in February 2025 for failing to safeguard public funds, stemming from an irregular receipt of Ksh. 25 million from Testimony Enterprises.
- He faces either a fine of Ksh. 53.5 million or 12 years in prison, and his appeal must be heard and determined within 120 days to avoid dismissal.
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