By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
The Anti-Corruption Court located in Nyahururu has set March 13, 2025, as the date for issuing a judgment in the corruption case concerning former Nyandarua County Governor Daniel Waithaka and five additional county officials.
The decision follows the court’s determination that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) provided significant evidence that substantiates the charges, resulting in the conclusion that the accused parties should present their defense.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions the five county officials charged alongside Waithaka are Grace Wanjiru Gitonga, Martin Igecha Kamami, John Ngigi Daniel, Jesse Wachira Mwangi, and Simo Irungu.
“They are accused of violating the Public Procurement and Disposal Act of 2006 by engaging M/S Tahal Consulting Engineers, an Israeli firm, without a procurement plan for the 2013/2014 financial year,” the ODPP said on an X post.
“Additionally, they face charges related to the unlawful use of the direct procurement method to secure the contractor’s services without obtaining prior written consent or providing valid reasons from the Nyandarua County government,” the ODPP added.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions also reported that the charges also include abuse of office and failure to adhere to procurement procedures while issuing the Sh. 50 million tender.