A recent video from Industrial Area Prison shows him sitting calmly, dressed in a black-and-white striped uniform, as he speaks in Kikuyu.
“Nitatoka,” he says, which means, “I will leave.” He adds, “Many men come here, and they also get to leave.”
Waititu’s confidence has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans.
"Some believe he should be released, arguing that other leaders involved in corruption remain free."
one social media user commented, meaning, “We, the people of Kiambu, say he should be released.” Others, however, believe justice should take its course.
The former governor was convicted of fraud involving KSh 588 million.
The court found that a company linked to his family secured illegal county tenders while he was in office.
His wife, Susan Wangari, was also sentenced to one year in prison. Besides corruption, he was found guilty of money laundering, abuse of office, and fraudulent procurement.
Waititu’s attempts to secure bail pending appeal were unsuccessful.
The High Court ruled that there were no strong reasons to grant his release.
His legal team had argued that his health required special attention outside prison, but the court stated that prison facilities could handle his medical needs.
Despite these setbacks, Waititu appears unshaken.
When asked if he had any message for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, he responded, “Greet him, I do not have any bad blood with anybody.”
His composed demeanor has left many wondering if he knows something the public does not.
Some Kenyans have compared Waititu’s situation to that of historical leaders. One person commented, “Mandela was in prison for 27 years and became president.
So Waititu will one day become president.” Others questioned why only he was punished while other corrupt leaders walked free.
Earlier, Waititu had accused President William Ruto’s UDA party of using and abandoning him.
He was appointed to the Nairobi Rivers Commission but later claimed the role was unclear. Feeling betrayed, he distanced himself from the party.
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