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Ex-Nyandarua Governor Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
The former Nyandarua County Governor Daniel Waithaka Mwangi and former CEC Member for Water Grace Wanjiru Gitonga, have each been sentenced to two years in prison or a fine of Kes1 million for their involvement in the Kes50 million tender scandal.
The two were convicted on March 13, 2025, when the Court found them guilty of various corruption related offences.
Before Chief Magistrate Hon. Evans Keago in Nyahururu, Governor Waithaka, who was convicted on charges of abuse of office and failure to comply with procurement laws has today, March 20, 2025, been sentenced to two years imprisonment for each count or a fine of Kes1,000,000. The sentences will run concurrently.
Similarly, Ms. Gitonga who was also convicted on two counts of failure to comply with procurement laws, and initiating a project without prior planning has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for each count or a fine of Kes1,000,000. The sentences will equally run concurrently.
The Court will convene on March 24, 2025, for a mention to confirm payment of the fines or to commit the convicts to start their sentences.
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