Waititu bail triggers legal debateKiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu leaving his Runda home after being arrested by the officers of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. [John Muchucha/Standard]The decision by the Kiambu court to grant area governor Ferdinand Waititu Sh500,000 anticipatory bail has stirred legal debate.On Thursday, Kiambu Principal Magistrate Brian Khaemba gave Waititu bail ordering him to present himself to the police alongside his lawyers. The alleged Anticipatory Bail given by a Magistrate in Kiambu to Ferdinand Waititu should be torn up & the Magistrate dismissed. Havi said: "It follows therefore, that Hon B. Khaemba had jurisdiction to grant Ferdinand Waititu anticipatory bail. Governor Waititu was arrested and taken to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) offices for questioning yesterday.

Source: Standard Digital May 24, 2019 13:07 UTC