Ex-Kiambu Governor Waititu faces fresh incitement charges as court adjourns case
The former county boss, who is already serving a prison sentence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison for corruption-related offences, is accused of making inflammatory statements allegedly aimed at stirring public unrest.
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu is facing another fresh legal battle after a Nairobi court on Tuesday pushed the hearing of his incitement case to next week.
The former county boss, who is already serving a prison sentence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison for corruption-related offences, is accused of making inflammatory statements allegedly aimed at stirring public unrest.
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According to the charge sheet filed on October 1, 2024, the allegations stem from a speech Waititu delivered on September 29, 2024, during a public event at Ruiru Stadium in Kiambu County.
Prosecutors claim that the former governor used the platform to make statements directed at various groups — including hustlers, clergy, teachers, market traders, and boda boda riders — that could provoke a breach of peace.
The prosecution contends that Waititu's words were not only politically charged but also carried threats of violence against certain leaders.
In one of the contentious remarks cited in court, Waititu allegedly took aim at President William Ruto, linking him to the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
"If Gachagua goes home, Ruto will also go home," he reportedly told the crowd, in comments prosecutors say were calculated to stir hostility and tension.
The state maintains that such utterances contravene Section 94(1) of the Penal Code, which criminalises offensive conduct or speech likely to incite public unrest or disturb public peace.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) told the court that Waititu's conduct amounted to deliberate provocation intended to create disaffection among sections of the public.
During the brief mention of the case, the prosecution requested additional time to finalise the production of witness statements and supporting evidence.
The defence did not oppose the adjournment but sought assurance that the proceedings would not be delayed indefinitely.
Milimani trial Magistrate Rose Ndombi allowed the adjournment, setting the hearing for next week. The court directed the ODPP to ensure all documents are served on the defence before the next session to avoid further delays.
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