The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Friday, February 21, moved to court seeking fresh orders following the recent acquittal of embattled former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu in a money-laundering case.
In a statement, the DPP confirmed that it had appealed against the recent decision by the Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court to acquit Waititu of money laundering charges involving millions of shillings. "The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has appealed against the acquittal of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung'u Waititu, popularly known as Babayao, in a money-laundering case," the DPP stated. "The appeal comes a week after the Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court, on February 13, 2025, acquitted Waititu, a seasoned politician, of money-laundering charges," the statement added.
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu(right in flowery shirt) and his Wife Susan Wangare together with his co-accused during a court session at Milimani Anti Corruption court on February 12, 2025.
Photo ODPP In the appeal, the DPP argued that there were glaring flaws in the delivery of the judgement despite overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution. "The DPP is seeking the High Court's intervention to overturn the acquittal, contending that the trial magistrate wrongly found that although there was sufficient evidence against the accused persons on the money laundering charge, Waititu should be considered the "originator" of corruption offences, including conflict of interest, and dealing with suspected property under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (ACECA) and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (2009)," the chief prosecutor asserted.
