Waititu due in court for bail hearing

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will return to court this morning for the hearing of his bail application.

Waititu is behind bars after he was sentenced to serve 12 years in prison or pay a fine of Ksh53 million for graft last week moved to court again seeking to be released on bail pending hearing and determination of his appeal.

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is expected at the Milimani High Court at 9:30 AM to show solidarity with the ex-county boss, who is a close ally.

Milimani High Court Judge Lucy Njuguna denied him bail pending his appeal for not presenting sufficient grounds to warrant his release.

Waititu had sought bail citing health concerns as one of the reasons for his release.

In the second attempt, lawyer Kibe Mungai, representing Waititu, argues that as per the grounds listed in the supplementary petition filed on March 11, 2025, there is an overwhelming chance of success for him to be out on bail.

“The appellants appeal has numerous substantial points of law that shows prima facie the appellant is likely to succeed in his appeal,” part of the application read.

Mungai stated that since his client was already convicted, it would be fair for the court to release him on bail under the principle of substantial justice under Article 159(2) of the Constitution.