High Court denies Waititu bail pending appeal » Capital News

NAIROBI Kenya, Mar 3 – The High Court has denied former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu bail pending his appeal against his conviction in the Sh588 million corruption case.

In her ruling, Justice Lucy Njuguna contended that Waititu did not present sufficient grounds to warrant bail.

“It is my findings that the applicants have not met the conditions for bail, the applications are hereby dismissed,” said Njuguna.

She pointed out that the right to bail is not automatic and the applicant has to satisfy the court that the appeal is arguable and has a possibility to suceed.

She further directed the main appeal be heard on a priority basis.