The High Court has directed the government to seize assets valued at Ksh.76.2 million allegedly linked to former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu.
This includes two plots of land worth Ksh.32 million and an additional plot belonging to his wife, Susan Ndung’u, which must also be returned to the state.
The court made the decision after finding that Waititu and his wife could not provide sufficient proof to explain where the assets came from.
Assets and Court Decision
Among the items ordered to be confiscated are a Caterpillar machine valued at Ksh.11 million and two vehicles, each worth Ksh.600,000.
The court made the decision after finding that Waititu and his wife could not provide sufficient proof to explain where the assets came from.
Assets and Court Decision
Among the items ordered to be confiscated are a Caterpillar machine valued at Ksh.11 million and two vehicles, each worth Ksh.600,000.
Waititu and his wife had argued that all assets were acquired legally through business ventures and loans taken before he became governor.
Justice Nixon Sifuna partially allowed a civil suit filed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) that sought the recovery of assets allegedly gained illegally during Waititu’s term.
Justice Nixon Sifuna partially allowed a civil suit filed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) that sought the recovery of assets allegedly gained illegally during Waititu’s term.
While the EACC asked for assets worth Ksh.1.9 billion to be recovered, the court only approved the confiscation of assets that lacked satisfactory explanations regarding their origin.
The court also rejected the commission’s request to seize funds from bank accounts linked to Waititu, his wife, and their companies.
The court also rejected the commission’s request to seize funds from bank accounts linked to Waititu, his wife, and their companies.
Justice Sifuna said the evidence presented about the accounts was unclear and lacked strong proof.
This ruling follows Waititu’s earlier conviction in February 2025, when he was found guilty of conflict of interest in a Ksh.588 million corruption case.
This ruling follows Waititu’s earlier conviction in February 2025, when he was found guilty of conflict of interest in a Ksh.588 million corruption case.
He was sentenced to 12 years in prison or could pay a fine of Ksh.52.5 million. His wife, Susan Ndung’u, was sentenced to one year in prison or a Ksh.500,000 fine.
The High Court’s recent order reinforces the effort by authorities to recover assets linked to corruption, but it also shows that the legal process is careful to ensure clear evidence is presented before larger seizures can be approved.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) filed the civil case with the goal of recovering public resources believed to have been acquired illegally.
The High Court’s recent order reinforces the effort by authorities to recover assets linked to corruption, but it also shows that the legal process is careful to ensure clear evidence is presented before larger seizures can be approved.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) filed the civil case with the goal of recovering public resources believed to have been acquired illegally.
While only a fraction of the assets were ordered to be forfeited, the case sets an important example for accountability in public office.
