Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has continued his criticism of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, this time questioning his silence on the jailing of former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu.
In a statement shared on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Wambugu questioned why Gachagua has remained silent months after Waititu was jailed, despite the former governor’s unwavering loyalty to him. He noted that during Gachagua’s political rise, Waititu was constantly present at his public events, often defending him and using his own resources to support his political cause.
“Waititu would show up for every Gachagua event & make all kinds of statements in his support. He spent his money & resources. Since he was jailed, Gachagua has never visited him, in jail or in court,” Wambugu said.
Wambugu pointed out that since Waititu’s imprisonment, Gachagua has not spoken out or shown any public support, raising concerns about his loyalty to those who once stood by him.
This comes days after Ferdinand Waititu suffered a major setback after the Milimani High Court rejected his second bail attempt.
Waititu was seeking to be released on bail pending the determination of his appeal after he was convicted in a Ksh588 million corruption case.
Dismissing the bail application for the second time, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, Lady Justice Lucy Njuguna stated that it lacked merit.
