A photo of former Governor Ferdinand Waititu in prison goes viral. Ferdinand is incarcerated at Nairobi’s Industrial Area Prison. Kenyans are surprised at how such a politician can undergo such a state. This is after being found guilty of conflict of interest in the Ksh 588 million case.
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The former Kiambu governor was spotted wearing black and white stripped prison attire. Additionally, in the picture, former governor. Also in front of him, a wooden table with books on it is visible. A shelf of books and bags and also a green sack leaning against the wall are captured.
Kenyans have tried to troll, laugh, sympathize, among other interesting reactions. However, taking a closer look at the photo, Waititu seems to be in deep thought. Nuru Okanga, a political activist, visited Waititu in prison earlier in the month.
Additionally, Nuru confirmed that the health of Waititu showed an improvement. Also, Okanga believes that Waititi’s court case is influenced by certain political groups. He protested that Waititu only a part of the larger percentage of politicians with the same offense.
What crime did Waititu commit?
Mr Ferdinand unlawfully acquired county contracts and utilized them in family-owned properties. According to the court ruling, the former governor got a 12-year prison sentence. Otherwise, a KSh 52.5 million penalty could serve as a punishment.
Kenyans Mixed Reactions
Check out some of the viral posts from Kenyans who have interacted with the photo.
M’Thuranira says, “It takes courage and integrity to punish a politician in Kenya. Let Ferdinand Waititu Baba Yao’s self-inflicted misery serves as a deterrent purpose and lesson for all Kleptomaniacs!”
I am Chege says, “This is Ferdinand Waititu in prison attire. We know it’s PR from his fellow cabal of looters and killers. Ours will be real. There will be no mercy.”
