Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu is trending after the High Court allowed his release from prison following a review of his bail conditions.
- Waititu had been imprisoned over a KSh588 million road tender corruption case linked to his time as Kiambu governor.
- He was convicted in 2025 and sentenced to either pay a fine of about KSh53.5 million or serve 12 years in jail.
- Recently, the High Court reviewed the bail terms, allowing him to be released as he appeals the conviction.
- The new bail terms require KSh20 million cash bail or two sureties backed by property worth at least KSh30 million each.
Because of this ruling, news outlets reported that Waititu walked out of Kamiti Maximum Prison, which quickly made his name trend on Kenyan social media and Google searches.
Quick Facts About Ferdinand Waititu
- Full name: Ferdinard Ndung’u Waititu (Baba Yao)
- Former Governor of Kiambu County (2017–2019)
- Previously served as MP and Nairobi city councillor.
- He was impeached in 2020 after corruption allegations.